Senior Systems Engineer - RF - Active Clearance

$154,000 - $231,000/Yr

Anduril Industries - Costa Mesa, CA

Full-time - Senior

Costa Mesa, CA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Senior Systems Engineer at Anduril Industries will play a crucial role in the development and management of advanced unmanned aerial systems (UAS) designed for military applications. This position focuses on systems development, integration, and testing, ensuring that the next generation of flight vehicles meets stringent performance and reliability standards. The engineer will work collaboratively with hardware engineers and product managers to integrate software and hardware components effectively, while also contributing to the overall product lifecycle from design to sustainment.

Responsibilities

• Derive system/subsystem/component level requirements and update Systems Cameo Model
• Design, develop, and maintain system components that meet functional and performance requirements in complex system environments
• Conduct thorough testing and debugging to ensure the reliability, scalability, and resilience of software applications, especially within a distributed systems context
• Work closely with hardware engineers and product managers to ensure seamless integration of software and hardware components
• Collaborate with the team to define and document software engineering processes and practices, ensuring adherence to quality standards and regulatory requirements

Requirements

• A passion for systems development, integration, and testing
• 5+ years of industry experience including but not limited to systems engineering
• Familiarity with systems modeling tools such as Cameo
• Proficiency in End to End RF Integration with, but not limited to Unmanned Aerial Systems
• Hands on experience with design, test and operation of communications systems for Line of Sight (LOS) and Beyond Line of Sight (BLOS)
• Proficiency in test script development using common languages (Python, Matlab etc)
• Extremely organized and detail-oriented
• Excellent verbal & written communication skills
• A sincere commitment to a positive, inclusive, and collaborative culture
• Must hold a U.S. Secret security clearance
• Must be able to obtain and hold a U.S. Top Secret security clearance
• Ability to travel up to 50% as needed for test planning and execution

Benefits

• Platinum Healthcare Benefits (100% covered for employee, 90% for dependents)
• Basic Life/AD&D and long-term disability insurance (100% covered)
• Generous company holiday calendar and competitive PTO plans
• 16 weeks of paid Caregiver & Wellness Leave
• Family Planning & Parenting Support including fertility and adoption coverage
• Free mental health resources 24/7
• Professional development stipend
• Daily meals and provisions in many offices
• Company-funded commuter benefits
• Relocation assistance (depending on role eligibility)
• 401(k) retirement savings plan (traditional and Roth)