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Open Architecture Systems Engineer, Mission Systems

Anduril· Air Dominance & Strike : Mission Engineering : Systems Engineering
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Hybrid (Costa Mesa, California; Washington, District of Columbia)$146k - $194kfull-timePosted 3mo ago

About the role

Systems engineer role focused on Model Based Systems Engineering, requirements elicitation and testing for advanced mission autonomy systems in defense. Interfaces with stakeholders, develops artifacts, and supports government engagement and Digital Engineering strategy.

Responsibilities

  • You will be a systems engineer who interfaces with stakeholders including internal programs and external customers
  • You will develop artifacts based on stakeholder needs and work closely with functional areas to ensure artifacts are complete and accurate. Model Artifacts will often be contractual deliverables and require demonstration at stakeholder meetings and events
  • This role will be a critical interface between Anduril and government customer in providing real Systems Engineering and Mission Systems Integration capabilities
  • Participate in the development of our Digital and Systems Engineering Strategy and Implementation
  • Develop a deep understanding of Anduril platforms, autonomy, simulation, and perception products through the creation and maintenance of systems engineering artifacts

Qualifications

  • B.S. in aerospace, mechanical, computer science or similar engineering or technical field
  • 2+ years Systems Engineering Experience across the life cycle
  • Understanding of interoperability and integration challenges in defense systems
  • Understanding of Mission System use cases, behaviors, and methods (Electronic Attack, Comms, etc...)
  • Experience with requirements analysis and system design in a government context
  • Experience with Systems Engineering, Requirements Elicitation and Management, Integration, and Test Activities on complex systems - DoD Weapon Systems, Space Systems, etc...
  • Experience with SysML, DoDAF, UAFP, or similar
  • Experience developing various model based system engineering artifacts - Operational Viewpoints, System Viewpoints, activity diagrams, use case diagrams, BDDs, IBDs, parametric diagrams, etc...
  • Experience with Cameo MagicDraw or similar systems engineering software (Rhapsody, SparxEA, etc...)
  • Outstanding communication skills to include presentation of developed artifacts
  • Currently possesses and is able to maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance
  • Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Top Secret security clearance

Skills

Required:Systems engineering artifacts (MBSE)SysML/DoDAF/UAFPCameo MagicDraw or similarRequirements elicitation and managementGovernment context experienceCommunication and presentation

Benefits

  • US Salary Range $146,000—$194,000 USD
  • Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers; and are considered part of Anduril's total compensation package
  • top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including: Health, recovery, and other benefits
Last updated Jul 8, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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