Systems Engineer, Pes

Anduril Anduril · Defense · Costa Mesa, CA · Tactical Recon & Strike : Precision Engagement Systems Engineering : TRS - Systems Engineering

This role is for a Systems Engineer at Anduril, a defense technology company. The focus is on designing, testing, and integrating aerial small drones (Group 1-2) and their associated equipment. The role involves conceptualizing system architecture, drafting designs, managing engineering efforts, developing test plans, and analyzing vehicle data to identify performance trends and develop predictive failure models. While the company mentions AI and autonomy, this specific role is centered on systems engineering for hardware and software integration of drone systems, not direct AI/ML model development.

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
  • Hands-on build and prototyping of complex robotic or aircraft systems
  • electronics troubleshooting
  • ability to use basic test equipment
  • Extremely organized and detail-oriented
  • Excellent verbal & written communication skills
  • Ability to travel as required for test planning and execution

Nice to have

  • developing electromechanical system models
  • manufacturing or 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