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Systems Engineer

Anduril· Tactical Recon & Strike
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Costa Mesa, CA$146k - $194kfull-timePosted 4mo ago

About the role

Anduril Industries is seeking a Systems Engineer to support the Tactical Recon & Strike UAV program, contributing to the design, integration, testing, and operation of small-to-medium unmanned aerial systems (Group 1-3) and associated payloads, interfaces, and data analysis.

Responsibilities

  • Work within a team of multidisciplinary engineers and specialists throughout the life of UAV design and integration efforts
  • Conceptualize system architecture for upgrades and enhancements to existing vehicle systems
  • Conceptual designs of small drones including sizing, system performance and initial prototyping
  • Layout system design plans and interfaces for new UAV products and platforms
  • Manage tactical engineering efforts, interfacing between different engineering and test disciplines
  • Draft and develop test plans for critical subsystems, and support vehicle level acceptance testing
  • Develop interface controls for partners and customers to use for hardware, software, and electrical integration of complex and unique payloads with the Anduril UAVs
  • Achieve maximum uptime by leading vehicle data analysis efforts to identify performance trends and develop predictive failure models
  • Support build and benchtop testing of new vehicle systems
  • Conduct hands-on UAV testing with occasional travel

Qualifications

  • A passion for systems development, integration, and testing
  • 7-10 years of industry experience including but not limited to systems engineering
  • Familiarity with concepts of systems engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, software development, and control theory
  • Hands-on build and prototyping of complex robotic or aircraft systems
  • Knowledge of electronics troubleshooting and ability to use basic test equipment
  • Extremely organized and detail-oriented
  • Excellent verbal & written communication skills
  • A sincere commitment to a positive, inclusive, and collaborative culture
  • Ability to travel as required for test planning and execution
  • Must be able to obtain and hold a U.S. Top Secret security clearance

Skills

Required:Systems engineeringPrototyping and hands-on buildElectronics troubleshootingSystem architectureTest planning and validationCommunication

Benefits

  • Top-tier benefits for full-time employees (health, recovery, and related support)
  • Equity grants included in the majority of full-time offers
  • Competitive compensation including base salary and total compensation package
Last updated Jul 8, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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