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Anduril Industries

Systems Engineer, Air Vehicle Systems, Active Clearance

Anduril Industries
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senior full-time $146,000-$194,000 USD Costa Mesa, California

First indexed 25 Jun 2026

Description

Anduril Industries is seeking a Systems Engineer to join the early development stage of a Group 5 autonomous aircraft.

The ideal candidate will have experience working with complex unmanned aerial systems (UAS) and a strong background in at least one area of expertise, such as avionics, software, propulsion, or communications.

Responsibilities:

  • Shape customer needs into air vehicle and subsystem requirements in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
  • Develop System Engineering artifacts, including system models, to trace from stakeholder inputs through design in a digital thread.
  • Lead program teams through systems engineering reviews, including System Requirements Review, Preliminary Design Review, and Critical Design Review.
  • Communicate and manage program risks in conjunction with the Chief Engineer and Program Management.

Requirements:

  • B.S. in aerospace, mechanical, computer science, or a similar engineering or technical field.
  • 2+ years of Systems Engineering experience across the life cycle for a UAS with a specific focus on aircraft systems.
  • Familiarity and experience with standards and handbooks such as MIL-HDBK-516C, MIL-STD-882E, ARP-4761, ARP-4754A, DO-178C, DO-254, and MIL-STD-881.
  • Experience developing subsystem and component requirements and interfaces.
  • Experience with Systems Engineering, Requirements Elicitation and Management, Integration, and Test Activities on complex systems.
  • Experience with SysML, DoDAF, UAFP, or similar.
  • Outstanding communication skills.
  • Experience leading systems engineering efforts on developmental programs.
  • Must hold an active U.S. Secret security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience in at least one of the following aircraft areas of expertise: avionics, electrical power systems, communications, propulsion, mechanical systems, or hydraulic systems.
  • Experience with Cameo MagicDraw or similar systems engineering software.
  • Experience with Digital Engineering workflows and Integrated Modeling Environments.
  • Demonstrated high ownership and autonomy across the end-to-end systems engineering lifecycle.
  • Ability to obtain and hold a U.S. Top Secret security clearance.

Benefits: Anduril offers a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, including top-tier benefits for full-time employees.

Salary Range: $146,000-$194,000 USD

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