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Senior Systems Engineer, Expeditionary Systems

Anduril


Job Location:

Costa Mesa, CA - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 166000 - 208000
Posted: 29 September 2026 (19 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 27 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Team and Role Overview:

Andurils Expeditionary Systems team designs and delivers containerized commandcenters datacenter-strength AI capabilities launched effects and sensing systems for USand Allied militaries. These complete mission-ready solutions provide survivable intensivecompute at the edge and enable rapid low-cost deployment of proliferated survivablecapabilities across the entire military echelon.

Our product areas include:

  • Command & Control deployable certified command centers for tactical and operational headquarters
  • AI Factories ruggedized high-density compute platforms that bring datacenter- class AI processing to the tactical edge
  • Effects containerized launcher and weapon system platforms enabling rapid deployment of proliferated survivable strike capabilities
  • Sensing expeditionary sensor systems in transportable form factors

Were seeking a Systems Engineer to join a lean high-output team where every engineerhas direct impact on fielded products. Youll own systems engineering across the fulllifecycle from concept and architecture through integration test and deployment onproducts that go to real units in real operational environments.

Key Responsibilities:

Systems Architecture & Design

  • Develop system architectures and lead design trades across mechanical electrical software thermal and power domains
  • Decompose operational needs into system and subsystem requirements with clear traceability testability and allocation
  • Create and maintain systems engineering artifacts including ICDs system block diagrams ConOps and requirements specifications
  • Drive SWaP transportability survivability and human factors trades that shape the product from day one
  • Lead and support design reviews (SRR PDR CDR) with technical rigor and cross-functional alignment

Integration Verification & Validation

  • Own verification and validation planning and execution across analysis inspection demonstration and test
  • Support system integration activities troubleshooting cross-discipline issues as hardware software and firmware come together
  • Conduct FMEA/FMECA and manage technical risk throughout the development lifecycle
  • Support environmental qualification campaigns (thermal vibration shock EMI/EMC transportation)
  • Travel to field exercises deployments and customer sites to validate system performance support operators and bring feedback back to the design team

Documentation & Process

  • Develop and maintain Technical Data Packages (TDPs) Systems Engineering Management Plans (SEMPs) and program documentation
  • Utilize modern systems engineering tools (Cameo MBSE/SysML Jama DOORS) to model architectures manage requirements and maintain traceability
  • Build documentation that enables customers to operate maintain and sustain Anduril products in the field without on-site support
  • Ensure compliance with applicable MIL-STDs and defense standards

Qualifications:

Required:

  • Bachelors degree in Systems Engineering Mechanical Engineering Electrical Engineering Aerospace Engineering Computer Engineering Physics or related technical discipline
  • 2-6 years of systems engineering experience in a complex multidisciplinary environment
  • Experience developing documenting and maturing systems from design through production or fielding
  • Ability to work across engineering disciplines comfortable engaging with mechanical electrical software and manufacturing teams
  • Strong requirements development and documentation skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication
  • U.S. citizenship required; ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret security clearance

Preferred:

  • Active Secret or TS/SCI clearance
  • Experience with containerized expeditionary or ruggedized military systems
  • Familiarity with military standards (MIL-STD)
  • Experience with systems engineering tools: Cameo MBSE/SysML DOORS Jama
  • Experience with weapon system integration launch systems C2 systems or high-performance compute platforms
  • Exposure to rapid prototyping and hardware delivery on compressed timelines
  • Field support or deployment experience with military end users
  • Masters degree in Systems Engineering or related field

US Salary Range

$166000 - $208000 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 Andurils 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 youre supported in health recovery and whatever comes next.For more information Explore Our Benefits.

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Required Experience:

Senior IC