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Lead Systems Engineer, Mission Autonomy, Active Clearance

Anduril IndustriesCosta Mesa🇺🇸United StatesPosted Oct 5, 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

This role offers a unique opportunity to lead systems engineering for cutting-edge autonomous airpower systems at a rapidly growing defense technology company. You'll thrive here if you are passionate about driving innovation in a fast-paced environment and possess a strong background in systems engineering, particularly within software-intensive domains. Join Anduril Industries to contribute to national security and advance your career in a mission-driven organization.

Quick Overview

Salary
$191k - $253k/yr
Seniority
Mid Senior
Work mode
Hybrid
Location
Costa Mesa, United States
Posted
6 days ago
Computer VisionPython

Job Description

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century’s most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Anduril’s family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a realtime, 3D command and control center. As the world enters an era of strategic competition, Anduril is committed to bringing cutting-edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years.

ABOUT THE TEAM

We are working on cutting-edge autonomous airpower systems that need to operate in the most demanding environments. To support our development and deployment tasks, we are building a Systems Engineering team to guide Digital Engineering strategy and complement our Mission Software Engineering, Product Engineering, and Business Development teams. This team will provide Model Based Systems Engineering and Requirements Based Testing artifacts which will be used in support of product development, delivery, and sustainment of advanced mission autonomy systems.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

  • Lead systems engineering execution on Anduril’s Group 5 Mission Autonomy programs
  • Advocate for systems engineering rigor in a high-paced software engineering environment
  • Collaborate with other systems engineering and software engineering leads
  • Develop systems engineering frameworks and processes that streamline artifact delivery across multiple programs
  • Develop a deep understanding of Anduril platforms, autonomy, simulation, and perception products through the creation and maintenance of systems engineering artifacts

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • B.S. in aerospace, mechanical, computer science or similar engineering or technical field
  • 10+ years Systems Engineering Experience across the life cycle.
  • Demonstrated ability developing autonomy solutions for commercial or defense applications
  • Demonstrated ability integrating and testing autonomy solutions as part of higher level vehicle behavior
  • Demonstrated ability with requirements-based testing frameworks
  • Experience designing systems using MBSE methods in SysML
  • Outstanding communication skills to include presentation of developed artifacts
  • Experience with software development and associated tools/infrastructure (Github, CI/CD pipelines, etc)
  • Experience advocating for systems engineering practices in adverse or indifferent internal work environments
  • Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Top Secret security clearance

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Currently possesses and is able to maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance
  • Experience as a contributor of the A-GRA standard or as an implementer of an adopting Mission Autonomy solution
  • Experience defining or implementing Mission Autonomy behaviors through UCI
  • Experience with mission systems integration, particularly for AI-driven decision-making systems
  • Understanding of sensor fusion techniques and their application in autonomous systems
  • Experience with automation in Cameo or Python relevant to Systems Engineering use cases
US Salary Range
$191,000—$253,000 USD

The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers; and are considered part of Anduril's total compensation package. Additionally, Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including: 

Benefits

At Anduril, we invest in our people. Our comprehensive, competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees) ensures you’re supported in health, recovery, and whatever comes next. For more information, Explore Our Benefits.

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Anduril is committed to maintaining the integrity of our Talent acquisition process and the security of our candidates. We've observed a rise in sophisticated phishing and fraudulent schemes where individuals impersonate Anduril representatives, luring job seekers with false interviews or job offers. These scammers often attempt to extract payment or sensitive personal information.

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