Systems Engineer - Clearance Eligible

Company: Anduril Industries
Location: Costa Mesa
Posted on: January 27, 2023

Job Description:

Anduril - Hardware - Electrical Engineering / Anduril is a defense technology company, bringing Silicon Valley talent and funding to the defense sector. Our technology helps our customers solve their toughest challenges by enabling them to make better, more informed decisions in life-and-death situations. We've assembled a diverse team of experts in artificial intelligence, computer vision, sensor fusion, optics, and data analysis that are creating software and hardware solutions to radically evolve the capabilities of the United States and our allies. If you are passionate about solving problems that have real impact, come join Anduril and build the future of defense. At Anduril we are developing unmanned aerial systems capable of terminal guidance, long range intelligence collection, precision navigation, and unsupervised autonomy. Ghost, Anvil, Altius, and other developmental UAS platforms are built to operate in remote environments with limited user input, driving requirements for reliability and autonomy. We have developed an autonomy stack that receives user intent, responds to detections processed at the edge, and coordinates flight patterns for groups of assets. We are looking for systems engineers with experience in this field to help design and manage the next generation of Anduril's flight vehicles. In order to be successful at Anduril, a systems engineer needs to be familiar with simulation and rapid prototyping development to drive complex electro-mechanical and aero-performance design trades, in addition to supporting the engineering product development, production, and sustainment through the entire product lifecycle. WHAT YOU'LL DO

• 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
• Layout system design plans and interfaces for new UAV products and platforms
• 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 travelREQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • A passion for systems development, integration, and testing
  • 5+ years of industry experience including systems engineering, and integration and testing
  • Familiarity with concepts of systems engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, and control theory
  • Hands-on build and prototyping of complex robotic systems
  • Knowledge of electronics troubleshooting and ability to use basic test equipment
  • Extremely organized and detail-oriented
  • A sincere commitment to a positive, inclusive, and collaborative culture
  • Must be able to obtain and hold a U.S. Top Secret security clearancePREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
    • Experience developing electromechanical system models to inform design, operation, and troubleshooting of complex subsystems
    • Understanding of aerodynamics, avionics and flight systems Anduril is an equal-opportunity employer, and we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. If you are someone passionate to work on problems that matter, we'd love to hear from you!

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