Senior Systems Engineer

ABOUT THE TEAM

Andurils Tactical Recon & Strike (TRS) is a division with two missions: 1) build highly capable autonomous drones and 2) build solid rocket motors at scale. We transform products like Ghost Anvil Bolt and Altius from early concepts into fully operational capabilities by partnering closely with specialist engineering operations and production teams. Through our Anduril Rocket Motor Systems (RMS) team we design and manufacture solid rocket motors using advanced materials proprietary formulations and high-volume production methodsdelivering safe reliable propulsion systems that support a wide range of mission requirements. TRS hires software engineers & hardware engineers who are excited to build across a diverse and powerful portfoliofrom autonomous aerial systems to high-performance solid rocket motors. Our teams contribute to highly capable autonomous robotics systems and propulsion products that operate reliably in the most demanding mission environment.

ABOUT THE JOB

As a Systems Engineer at Anduril you will be a pivotal force in the Tactical Recon & Strike division working on cutting-edge products like Altius Anvil Bolt and Ghost. This role demands a proactive problem-solver with a strong background in electrical engineering systems engineering principles and safety-critical development. You will drive the technical direction ensure robust product design and guide cross-functional teams to deliver critical capabilities that empower our mission. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are passionate about building revolutionary defense technology from the ground up we encourage you to apply.

WHAT YOULL DO

• Drive systems thinking processes and capabilities for core Anduril Products including Altius Anvil Bolt and Ghost.
• Partner with product leads to scope staff and deliver capabilities to achieve company milestones working directly with the Business Lines to understand product requirements and deliverables.
• Partner with functional engineering teams to drive architectural design for safety reliability usability modularity upgradability maintainability and diagnosability into systems subsystems and interfaces.
• Drive system & subsystem requirements with functional engineering teams defining risk reduction and verification & validation strategies for system of systems as well as subsystem assemblies.
• Execute and manage System Hazard Analyses (SHAs) and subsystem Failure Modes and Effects Analyses (FME(C)As) to drive safety and reliability centric requirements
• Coordinate and execute test events involving various levels of system integration from in-lab software simulations to flight test.
• Interpret & apply key industry & defense standard requirements for safety and interoperability e.g. STANAG MIL-STD-882 MIL-STD-464 MIL-STD-331 MIL-STD-1901A JOTPs etc.
• Demonstrate strong ownership acting as a trusted technical partner to functional engineers and leaders across the organization.
• Ensure requirements are tied tightly to the organizations capability roadmap fostering efficient development and rapid iteration.
• Identify and drive to resolution key cross-team dependencies and inefficiencies.
• Autonomously lead and execute complex technical initiatives based on high-level goals from internal engineering program office and third-party partners successfully delivering outcomes across multiple programs simultaneously.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Degree in Engineering Aerospace Engineering Mechanical Engineering Electrical Engineering Robotics or a related field
• 5 years experience in defense or safety-critical industry particularly with safety-critical development standards reliability and safety fault/hazard analysis and requirements-driven verification and validation strategies
• Demonstrated proficiency in the application of engineering standards into engineering processes
• Proven ability to be a self-starter and to own task & risks from identification through closure
• Experience writing verifiable system-level subsystem level and software/hardware/component-level requirements
• Experience conducting safety & reliability analyses such as PHAs SHAs FME(C)As or FTAs
• Experience and proficiency with systems and Python
• Familiarity with modern software development practices and designs unit testing integration test and release processes
• Competence with test equipment such as oscilloscopes logic analyzers debuggers (JTAG SWD etc) current-probes and automation of tests
• Comfortable working with ambiguity evolving priorities and challenging problems
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Must be willing to travel for test field events up to 25%
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active Secret U.S. security clearance

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience developing electromechanical system models to inform the design operation and troubleshooting of complex subsystems
• Hands-on manufacturing and/or flight testing experience
• Experience in design engineering
• Experience in software engineering
• Understanding of aerodynamics avionics and flight systems

The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience education and/or training critical skills and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers; and are considered part of Andurils total compensation package. Additionally Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees including:

Healthcare Benefits

• US Roles:Comprehensive medical dental and vision plans at little to no cost to you.
• UK & AUS Roles:We cover full cost of medical insurance premiums for you and your dependents.
• IE Roles: We offer an annual contribution toward your private health insurance for you and your dependents.

Additional Benefits

• Income Protection: Anduril covers life and disability insurance for all employees.
• Generous time off: Highly competitive PTO plans with a holiday hiatus in December. Caregiver & Wellness Leave is available to care for family members bond with a new baby or address your own medical needs.
• Family Planning & Parenting Support: Coverage for fertility treatments (e.g. IVF preservation) adoption and gestational carriers along with resources to support you and your partner from planning to parenting.
• Mental Health Resources:Access free mental health resources 24/7 including therapy and life coaching. Additional work-life services such as legal and financial support are also available.
• Professional Development:Annual reimbursement for professional development
• Commuter Benefits:Company-funded commuter benefits based on your region.
• Relocation Assistance:Available depending on role eligibility.

Retirement Savings Plan

• US Roles:Traditional 401(k) Roth and after-tax (mega backdoor Roth) options.
• UK & IE Roles:Pension plan with employer match.
• AUS Roles:Superannuation plan.

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