Job description

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 JOB We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Systems Engineer to join our Maritime team. You will work closely with the program leadership and a wide spectrum of cross-departments to help build a team focused on solving hard problems and changing the industry forever. In this role you will be responsible for designing and supporting the integration of various subsystems and ensuring overall system performance meets the required specifications and standards. Join our dynamic team and help us build the next generation of Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs) that will redefine underwater operations. WHAT YOU’LL DO Own cross-functional coordination between the program and internal support groups (production, platform tooling), shifting the team from reactive to proactive interfacing Establish and maintain configuration management practices that enable rapid iteration without sacrificing rigor Lead requirements generation, analysis, and verification - finding the middle ground between structure and speed, with strong justification for any technical adjustments Drive qualification testing, design-build-test (DBT), integration verification, and acceptance testing activities Perform root cause and corrective action analysis for issues found during integration and test; adjust manufacturing test procedures as needed Maintain vehicle architecture documentation, interface definitions, and traceability across the product lifecycle Work across business lines and product teams to build consensus, minimize silos, and align on shared objectives Support sea operations, strategic technical planning, risk management, and proposal efforts as needed REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS 7+ years in systems engineering, integration & test, or platform architecture Electromechanical hardware experience; able to troubleshoot across mechanical, electrical, and software boundaries Demonstrated skill in root cause and corrective action methodologies Software literacy: can read and analyze code (Rust, Python, or C), understand dependencies, and engage in systematic analysis Experience working within requirements frameworks—with the judgment to adapt them and the discipline to justify changes Strong cross-functional collaborator: builds consensus, understands others’ processes, compromises between competing priorities Excellent communication and organizational skills; brings structure to ambiguous, fast-paced environments Eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance Ability to travel ~10% PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Experience with qualification testing, DBT cycles, or configuration management for products transitioning to production Background in robotics, autonomous systems, medical devices, or high-volume electromechanical products Defense experience is welcome but not required Proficiency with data analysis tools (Python, MATLAB, R, SQL) or requirements management software (e.g., JAMA) Experience with Linux, command line interfaces, and software debugging US Salary Range $167,000 — $222,000 USD The 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 . Protecting Yourself from Recruitment Scams Anduril is committed to maintaining the integrity of our Talent acquisition process and the security of our candidates. We've observed a rise in sophisticated phishing and fraudulent schemes where individuals impersonate Anduril representatives, luring job seekers with false interviews or job offers. These scammers often attempt to extract payment or sensitive personal information. To ensure your safety and help you navigate your job search with confidence, please keep the following critical points in mind: No Financial Requests: Anduril will never solicit payment or demand personal financial details (such as banking information, credit card numbers, or social security numbers) at any stage of our hiring process. Our legitimate recruitment is entirely free for candidates. Please always verify communications: Direct from Anduril: If you receive an email from one of our recruiters, it will only come from an @anduril.com address. Via Agency Partner: If contacted by a recruiting agency for an Anduril role, their email will clearly identify their agency. If you suspect any suspicious activity, please verify the agency's authenticity by reaching out to contact@anduril.com . Exercise Caution with Unsolicited Outreach: If you receive any communication that appears suspicious, contains grammatical errors, or makes unusual requests, do not engage. Always confirm the sender's email domain is @anduril.com before providing any personal information or clicking on links. What to Do If You Suspect Fraud: Should you encounter any questionable or fraudulent outreach claiming to be from Anduril, please report it immediately to contact@anduril.com . Your proactive caution is invaluable in protecting your personal information and upholding the security and trustworthiness of our recruitment efforts. Data Privacy To view Anduril's candidate data privacy policy, please visit anduril.com . By submitting your application, you consent to Anduril Industries using a third-party service provider to conduct pre-employment risk, integrity, and due diligence screening and assessing potential risks as part of your application process. 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Own cross-functional coordination between the program and internal support groups (production, platform tooling), shifting the team from reactive to proactive interfacing
Establish and maintain configuration management practices that enable rapid iteration without sacrificing rigor
Lead requirements generation, analysis, and verification - finding the middle ground between structure and speed, with strong justification for any technical adjustments
Drive qualification testing, design-build-test (DBT), integration verification, and acceptance testing activities
Perform root cause and corrective action analysis for issues found during integration and test; adjust manufacturing test procedures as needed
Maintain vehicle architecture documentation, interface definitions, and traceability across the product lifecycle
Work across business lines and product teams to build consensus, minimize silos, and align on shared objectives
Support sea operations, strategic technical planning, risk management, and proposal efforts as needed
7+ years in systems engineering, integration & test, or platform architecture
Electromechanical hardware experience; able to troubleshoot across mechanical, electrical, and software boundaries
Demonstrated skill in root cause and corrective action methodologies
Software literacy: can read and analyze code (Rust, Python, or C), understand dependencies, and engage in systematic analysis
Experience working within requirements frameworks—with the judgment to adapt them and the discipline to justify changes
Strong cross-functional collaborator: builds consensus, understands others’ processes, compromises between competing priorities
Excellent communication and organizational skills; brings structure to ambiguous, fast-paced environments
Eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance
Ability to travel ~10%
Defense experience is welcome but not required
Direct from Anduril: If you receive an email from one of our recruiters, it will only come from an @anduril.com address.

Nice-to-haves

Experience with qualification testing, DBT cycles, or configuration management for products transitioning to production
Background in robotics, autonomous systems, medical devices, or high-volume electromechanical products
Proficiency with data analysis tools (Python, MATLAB, R, SQL) or requirements management software (e.g., JAMA)
Experience with Linux, command line interfaces, and software debugging

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