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Staff Systems Engineer, Air Vehicle Software

Anduril · Costa Mesa, California, United States · Costa Mesa, CA (OC-00)

Defenseonsitestaff$191k–$253k
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At a glance

Highlights

  • Support ongoing development of a Group 5 autonomous aircraft.
  • Shape customer needs into air vehicle software requirements.
  • Support airworthiness certification for autonomous aircraft systems.

What they offer

  • Equity grants
  • Top-tier benefits package

Ideal candidate

Veteran systems engineer passionate about autonomous aircraft who takes high ownership, collaborates across disciplines, and turns test feedback into safer, mission-ready products.

Requirements

  • B.S. in aerospace, mechanical, computer science or similar engineering field
  • 12+ years engineering experience across UAS lifecycle with aircraft systems focus
  • Familiarity with MIL-HDBK-516C, MIL-STD-882E, ARP-4761, ARP-4754A, DO-178C, DO-254, MIL-STD-881
  • Experience developing subsystem software requirements and interfaces including mission systems
  • Experience with contingency management software architecture and requirements
  • Experience on mature aircraft programs including operational testing and airworthiness certification
  • Experience with SysML, DoDAF, UAFP or similar and MBSE artifacts
  • Outstanding communication skills including presentation of artifacts
  • Must hold an active U.S. Secret security clearance

Lab profile

About Anduril

Defense technology company building autonomous systems for military missions.

What they build

  • Lattice OS
  • Ghost
  • Anvil

Known for

  • Autonomous defense systems
  • AI-powered command and control
  • Rapid hardware-software iteration

Key facts

  • Founded in 2017
  • Headquartered in Costa Mesa, California
  • Backed by Founders Fund and Andreessen Horowitz
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