Senior Software Systems Engineer, Launched Effects

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

The Tactical Recon & Strike team at Anduril develops aerial small drones (Group 1-3) and all equipment to test, deploy and operate. The team is responsible for taking products like Ghost, Anvil, Bolt and Altius from concepts to operational systems. We work in close coordination with specialist teams to solve some of the hardest problems facing our customers. We are looking for software engineers, hardware engineers, roboticists, and front-end mobile developers who are excited about creating a powerful robotics platform that can be tasked and viewed in real-time through a variety of interfaces.

ABOUT THE JOB

As a Systems Engineer at Anduril, you will be a pivotal force in the Tactical Recon & Strike division, working on cutting-edge products like Altius, Anvil, Bolt, and Ghost. This role demands a proactive problem-solver with a strong background in electrical engineering, systems engineering principles and safety-critical development. You will drive the technical direction, ensure robust product design, and guide cross-functional teams to deliver critical capabilities that empower our mission. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are passionate about building revolutionary defense technology from the ground up, we encourage you to apply.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Define systems engineering strategies in the Tactical Recon & Strike Division to drive requirements and verification for core Anduril Products Altius, Anvil, Bolt, and Ghost.
• Design, develop, and implement automated system-level integration tests on SITL, HITL and hybrid testbeds coupled to simulation environments, followed by flight testing to ensure robust validation of system functionality and performance.
• Define and devise testing strategies using appropriate testing modalities for system and software requirements.
• Autonomously execute on broad and/or ambiguous requirements from internal engineering, program office, and third-party corporate partners to own successful delivery of outcomes on multiple programs simultaneously.
• Coordinate and execute frequent test events involving various levels of software and hardware, from in-lab full-software simulations to full hardware-in-the-loop demonstrations at test sites.
• Define a strategy to comply with appropriate industry standards, e.g., NATO UAV and MIL-STD-882E.
• Demonstrate high ownership on all pieces of work; become a trusted partner to Anduril’s software engineers.
• Ensure that the organization’s technical roadmap is well understood and that programs and staffing are aligned with the roadmap.
• Manage, unblock, and accelerate cross-team projects spanning multiple functional teams and cross-functional initiatives.
• Identify and resolve systemic execution issues across the team or group that require broader initiatives to resolve.
• Identify, resolve, and escalate key cross team dependencies.
• Support leads with quarterly and ongoing staffing plans across the organization, particularly where difficult prioritization conflicts exist.
• Collaborate closely with other partner teams, such as hardware, product, and test operations as needed.
• Understand technical implementation at the architectural level and propose technical alternatives when necessary; ask questions that clarify requirements.