Systems Engineer
- Salary
- $146,000 - $194,000
- Level
- Senior
Not stated in the posting: work type, visa.
Open. First seen 14 June 2026.
About the role
Anduril Industries's standard text
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
The Tactical Recon & Strike team at Anduril develops aerial small drones (Group 1-3) and all equipment to test, deploy and operate. The team is responsible for taking products like Ghost, Anvil, Bolt and Altius from concepts to operational systems. We work in close coordination with specialist teams to solve some of the hardest problems facing our customers.
We are looking for software engineers, hardware engineers, roboticists, and front-end mobile developers who are excited about creating a powerful robotics platform that can be tasked and viewed in real-time through a variety of interfaces.
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
- Conceptual designs of small drones including sizing, system performance and initial prototyping
- Layout system design plans and interfaces for new UAV products and platforms
- Manage tactical engineering efforts, interfacing between different engineering and test disciplines
- 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 travel
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- A passion for systems development, integration, and testing
- 7-10 years of industry experience including but not limited to systems engineering
- Familiarity with concepts of systems engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, software development, and control theory
- Hands-on build and prototyping of complex robotic or aircraft systems
- Knowledge of electronics troubleshooting and ability to use basic test equipment
- Extremely organized and detail-oriented
- Excellent verbal & written communication skills
- A sincere commitment to a positive, inclusive, and collaborative culture
- Ability to travel as required for test planning and execution
- Must be able to obtain and hold a U.S. Top Secret security clearance
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience developing electromechanical system models to inform design, operation, and troubleshooting of complex subsystems
- Hands on manufacturing or flight testing experience
- Experience in design engineering
- Experience in software engineering
- Understanding of aerodynamics, avionics and flight systems
US Salary Range
$146,000—$194,000 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:
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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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What this role asks for
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Computer Vision
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The team: Tactical Recon & Strike
This role is one of 38 open in Tactical Recon & Strike.
WHAT THE TEAM WORKS WITH, ACROSS ITS POSTINGS
Computer Vision (38 of 38), C++ (24 of 38), Python (20 of 38), Linux (16 of 38), Embedded Systems (15 of 38), Rust (14 of 38), Test Automation (10 of 38)
OTHER ROLES ON THIS TEAM
- Deputy Chief Engineer - Altius posted Sep 1
- Senior 6-DOF Simulation Engineer posted Aug 28
- Senior Software Systems Engineer, Launched Effects posted Aug 21
- Systems Engineer, Launched Effects posted Aug 18
- Senior Systems Engineer, Launched Effects posted Aug 12
- Senior Manufacturing Test Engineer, Altius posted Aug 6
- Manufacturing Test Engineers, Altius posted Aug 6
- Manufacturing Engineer, Altius posted Aug 5
- Senior Manufacturing Engineer, Altius posted Jul 24
- Manufacturing Engineer, Altius posted Jul 24
- Senior Flight Software Engineer posted Jul 22
- Software Engineer, Perception posted Jun 15
- Senior Embedded Linux Engineer posted Jun 12
- Senior Flight Sciences Engineer posted Jun 9
- Flight Sciences Engineer posted Jun 9
- GNC Engineer posted Jun 9
- Senior GNC Engineer posted Jun 1
- Mechanical Engineer, Lead posted May 26
- Senior Software Engineer, Perception posted Apr 30
- Systems Engineer posted Apr 23
- Mission Operations Engineer posted Apr 15
- Senior Flight Software Engineer posted Apr 8
- Flight Software Engineer posted Apr 8
- Robotics Software Engineer posted Mar 13
- Senior Mechanical Engineer, Drones posted Dec 22
- Mechanical Engineer, Drones posted Dec 22
- Mechanical Engineer, Drones posted Dec 22
- Senior Software Engineer, Dart posted Dec 1
- Robotics Software Engineer posted Nov 5
- Staff Software Engineer, Ghost posted Oct 7
- Senior Software Engineer, Robotics posted Oct 6
- Senior Software Engineer, Bolt posted Oct 6
- Software Engineer, Anvil posted Oct 6
- Software Engineer, Ghost posted Oct 6
- GNC Engineer posted Jan 23
- Senior Software Engineer, Guidance, Navigation, & Controls - Tactical Reconnaissance and Strike Division posted Jan 9
- Senior GNC Engineer, Robotics posted Nov 22
From the team and dates on Anduril Industries's own job board.
Other openings for this role
2 postings for this role in Costa Mesa, California, United States since 7 March 2026, 1 still open. None has been taken down and posted again.
- 14 June 2026 – open (this posting)
- 7 March 2026 – closed
Salary context
79 other open postings titled Systems Engineer state a salary: median USD 120,000 to USD 180,000 a year.
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