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The systems engineering team is looking for an experienced system engineer to lead systems engineering for a Group 5 aircraft program at Anduril. The ideal candidate will have experience working with complex unmanned aerial systems (UAS), and ideally will have a strong background in at least one area of expertise (e.g. avionics, software, propulsion, communications, etc.). In addition to a strong technical background, the ideal candidate will also have experience using Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools to develop design artifacts for unmanned systems.
Shape customer needs into air vehicle and subsystem requirements in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
Develop System Engineering artifacts, including system model, to trace from stakeholder inputs through design in a digital thread. Incorporate input from system safety, software engineering, and other disciplines to shape system architecture.
Lead program team through systems engineering reviews including System Requirements Review, Preliminary Design review, and Critical Design Review.
Communicate and manage program risks in conjunction with Chief Engineer and Program Management.
B.S. in aerospace, mechanical, computer science or similar engineering or technical field
12+ years Systems Engineering Experience across the life cycle for an UAS with specific focus on aircraft systems
Familiarity and experience with the following standards and handbooks: MIL-HDBK-516C, MIL-STD-882E, ARP-4761, ARP-4754A, DO-178C, DO-254, MIL-STD-881
Experience developing subsystem and component requirements and interfaces
Experience with Systems Engineering, Requirements Elicitation and Management, Integration, and Test Activities on complex systems - DoD Weapon Systems, Space Systems, etc...
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Must hold an active U.S. Secret security clearance
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Experience with Digital Engineering workflows and Integrated Modeling Environments (i.e. Teamwork Cloud)
Demonstrated High ownership and autonomy across the end-to-end systems engineering lifecycle.
Must be able to obtain and hold a U.S. Top Secret security clearance
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:
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