Systems Engineering Manager, Mission Autonomy

Anduril Industries
Costa Mesa +1 more
On-site

Who this role is best for

Aimed at senior systems engineering professionals with autonomy and AI experience who can manage cross-functional teams and advocate for rigorous practices in a high-paced defense tech environment.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with 10+ years of systems engineering experience and a background in autonomy solutions for defense systems
    — “10+ years Systems Engineering Experience across the life cycle.”
  • Individuals who can lead and build systems engineering teams with expertise in AI, perception, and simulation
    — “Build a team with deep understanding of Anduril platforms, autonomy, simulation, and perception products”
  • Professionals who can translate complex systems into rigorous, documented artifacts for real-time military applications
    — “Develop systems engineering frameworks and processes that streamline artifact delivery across multiple programs”

Things to consider

  • Security clearance is a mandatory requirement, which may limit eligibility to U.S. citizens
    — “Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Top Secret security clearance”
  • The role demands a high level of advocacy for systems engineering rigor in a software-focused environment
    — “Advocate for systems engineering rigor in a high-paced software engineering environment”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience with MBSE methods and SysML in your systems engineering projects
    — “Experience designing systems using MBSE methods in SysML”
  • Emphasize your track record of integrating autonomy solutions into broader vehicle behaviors
    — “Demonstrated ability integrating and testing autonomy solutions as part of higher level vehicle behavior”
  • Showcase leadership in managing teams of up to 15 engineers with a focus on process development
    — “Experience managing multiple teams up to 15 engineers”
  • Demonstrate your ability to create and maintain systems engineering artifacts for mission-critical systems
    — “Build a team with deep understanding of Anduril platforms, autonomy, simulation, and perception products through the creation and maintenance of systems engineering artifacts”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • developed systems engineering frameworks and processes
  • built a team with deep understanding of Anduril platforms
  • advocated for systems engineering practices
Typical background
10+ years Systems Engineering ExperienceB.S. in aerospace, mechanical, computer science or similar engineering or technical field

Skills & requirements

Required

Systems EngineeringModel Based Systems EngineeringRequirements Based TestingMBSE Methods In SysmlSoftware DevelopmentCommunication SkillsManaging Multiple Teams

Preferred

Autonomy SolutionsUCIAutomation In Cameo Or PythonAdvocating For Systems Engineering Practices

Stack & domain

MBSE Methods In SysmlRequirements-based Testing FrameworksSoftware DevelopmentGitHubCi/cd PipelinesCommunicationAdvocacyDefense TechnologyAutonomyAIComputer VisionSensor FusionNetworking

About the role

Original posting from Anduril Industries via Greenhouse

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

We are working on cutting-edge autonomous airpower systems that need to operate in the most demanding environments. To support our development and deployment tasks, we are building a Systems Engineering team to guide Digital Engineering strategy and complement our Mission Software Engineering, Product Engineering, and Business Development teams. This team will provide Model Based Systems Engineering and Requirements Based Testing artifacts which will be used in support of product development, delivery, and sustainment of advanced mission autonomy systems.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

Mange the Anduril Group 5 Mission Autonomy Systems Engineering homeroom

Own Group 5 Mission Autonomy business outcomes

Advocate for systems engineering rigor in a high-paced software engineering environment

Collaborate with other systems engineering and software engineering leads

Develop systems engineering frameworks and processes that streamline artifact delivery across multiple programs

Build a team with deep understanding of Anduril platforms, autonomy, simulation, and perception products through the creation and maintenance of systems engineering artifacts

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

B.S. in aerospace, mechanical, computer science or similar engineering or technical field

10+ years Systems Engineering Experience across the life cycle.

Demonstrated ability developing autonomy solutions for commercial or defense applications

Demonstrated ability integrating and testing autonomy solutions as part of higher level vehicle behavior

Demonstrated ability with requirements-based testing frameworks

Experience managing multiple teams up to 15 engineers

Experience designing systems using MBSE methods in SysML

Outstanding communication skills to include presentation of developed artifacts

Experience with software development and associated tools/infrastructure (Github, CI/CD pipelines, etc)

Experience advocating for systems engineering practices in adverse or indifferent internal work environments

Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Top Secret security clearance

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Currently possesses and is able to maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance

Experience defining or implementing Mission Autonomy behaviors through UCI

Experience with automation in Cameo or Python relevant to Systems Engineering use cases

US Salary Range$191,000—$253,000 USDThe 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 Anduril's 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 you’re supported in health, recovery, and whatever comes next. For more information, Explore Our Benefits.

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Source: Anduril Industries careers (Greenhouse)

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