Staff Systems Engineer

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology.

We are seeking a dynamic Staff Systems Engineer who can break the mold and redefine how we develop mission-critical counter-UAS systems at the tactical edge.

Responsibilities

Systems Architecture & Innovation

• Serve as the technical authority spanning optics, computer vision, electro-mechanical actuation, laser subsystems, embedded compute, and counter-UAS effector integration , translating mission-level outcomes into coherent system architectures
• Lead cross-functional integration between mechanical, electrical, firmware, computer vision, and manufacturing teams, acting as the technical glue that transforms separate components into a cohesive anti-UAV system
• Reimagine system requirements through first-principles thinking, challenging traditional counter-UAS approaches to create more robust, adaptable solutions
• Identify critical warfighter needs and translate them into technical specifications that outperform legacy counter-UAS and air defense systems
• Create systems architecture diagrams that bridge mechanical, electrical, optical, and software interfaces , aligning cross-domain teams on a single source of truth

Technical Leadership & Execution

• Own critical product decisions, balancing technical tradeoffs between accuracy, latency, power, size, weight, and ruggedization , all while maintaining system integrity under the demands of combat use
• Define and manage the system-level error budget , allocating contributions across optics, mechanical tolerances, calibration, CV algorithms, and actuator control to meet first-round-hit accuracy requirements against airborne threats
• Lead design reviews ensuring rigor from requirements definition through verification and validation
• Own the technical risk management process, ensuring systems meet rigorous military standards (shock, vibration, environmental, EMI) without sacrificing innovation
• Identify and eliminate bottlenecks in the development process, enabling the team to deliver breakthrough capabilities faster
• Own verification and validation plans and execution , including lab, benchtop, and live-engagement test campaigns against representative UAS threats

Documentation & Digital Transformation

• Revolutionize how we document complex systems, leveraging modern systems engineering tools (Flow, Jama, Cameo, MBSE, Digital Twins) to visualize architectures and model system performance
• Create technical narratives that communicate complex ideas clearly to engineers, leadership, program stakeholders, and end users
• Build the digital backbone that enables rapid iteration and continuous improvement of DEADSHOT and follow-on products
• Create user documentation that enables warfighters to autonomously operate and sustain the product in the field

Field Engagement

• Travel to field exercises and customer events to teach users how to operate the product and bring their feedback back to drive stronger technical designs
• Support live-engagement assessments and operational evaluations alongside end users

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Robotics, Aerospace Engineering, Physics, or another technical discipline
• 8+ years of systems engineering experience, preferably with exposure to rapid product development environments
• Track record of delivering complex multi-domain electro-mechanical systems , ideally spanning optics, sensors, actuators, embedded compute, and software
• Experience leading cross-functional teams to deliver against aggressive schedules
• Hands-on prototyping, troubleshooting, and integration experience , comfortable moving between CAD, lab bench, and field test
• Experience owning verification and validation across the full product lifecycle, including environmental qualification (shock, vibration, thermal, sealing)
• Demonstrated willingness to challenge the status quo and drive first-principles solutions
• Strong technical intuition paired with excellent communication skills
• Comfortable making decisions with imperfect information and adapting as new data emerges
• Experience with modern systems engineering tools and methodologies (MBSE, requirements management, digital engineering)
• Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export controlled information or facilities