Senior Systems Engineer

Anduril Anduril · Defense · Costa Mesa, CA · Tactical Recon & Strike

This role is for a Senior Systems Engineer at Anduril, a defense technology company. The engineer will work on the design, integration, and testing of small UAVs (drones) and their associated systems. Responsibilities include conceptualizing system architecture, drafting designs, managing engineering efforts, developing test plans, and analyzing vehicle data to identify performance trends and develop predictive failure models. The role requires significant systems engineering experience and familiarity with various engineering disciplines, as well as hands-on experience with robotic or aircraft systems. A U.S. Top Secret security clearance is required.

What you'd actually do

  1. Work within a team of multidisciplinary engineers and specialists throughout the life of UAV design and integration efforts
  2. Conceptualize system architecture for upgrades and enhancements to existing vehicle systems
  3. Conceptual designs of small drones including sizing, system performance and initial prototyping
  4. Layout system design plans and interfaces for new UAV products and platforms
  5. Manage tactical engineering efforts, interfacing between different engineering and test disciplines

Skills

Required

  • systems engineering
  • mechanical engineering
  • electrical engineering
  • software development
  • control theory
  • electronics troubleshooting
  • test equipment usage
  • U.S. Top Secret security clearance

Nice to have

  • electromechanical system models
  • manufacturing experience
  • flight testing experience
  • design engineering
  • software engineering
  • aerodynamics
  • avionics
  • flight systems

What the JD emphasized

  • Must be able to obtain and hold a U.S. Top Secret security clearance