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Senior Systems Engineer, C4

Anduril

Anduril

Software Engineering
Seattle, WA, USA
Posted on Oct 8, 2024

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.

Anduril’s C2 Systems organization is seeking a Systems Engineer to join our C4 team. C4 focuses on building hardware and software solutions for the Menace family of systems product portfolio, connecting sensors and data across all domains, to all forces, enabling and ensuring a scaled convergence of effects across a dynamic battle-space.

We operate at a global scale in order to enable customers’ inter-service cooperation and bring machine-informed decision making to the forefront of all that we do. Our goal is to enable our customers to utilize all available capabilities in pursuit of their own mission goals. C2S is unique at Anduril, with impact across all business lines and is a driver for adoption of new products and growth for the entire business.

We are working on cutting edge complex systems that must deliver critical capability on accelerated timelines to support our development and deployments tasks. We are looking for an highly organized, growth mindset, hands-on Systems Engineer to collaborate with our Software, Hardware, and Business Development teams to select, integrate, built, test, document, and deploy compelling solutions.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

  • Collaborate with lead hardware and software engineers to guide the system development process from concept, development, production and through fielding.
  • Lead efforts to produce and refine necessary documentation, such as the Acquisition Program Baseline (APB), to ensure readiness for milestone reviews and Defense Acquisition Boards.
  • Coordinate Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) to drive the product through the technology maturation and risk reduction phase, ensuring technologies are matured to an appropriate Technology Readiness Level (TRL).
  • Formulate and oversee the Systems Engineering Plan (SEP), orchestrating the technical roadmap from inception through to validation.
  • Oversee the system design, development, and demonstration activities during the engineering and manufacturing development phase to prepare for production, fielding, and operational testing.
  • Ensure that the product meets all performance requirements and is supportable and sustainable through production and deployment and operations and support aligning with the life-cycle sustainment plan.
  • Implement best practices for configuration management, test and evaluation (T&E), and systems integration in accordance with DoD standards.
  • Develop a deep understanding of transformational value of Anduril Menace family of products through the creation and maintenance of systems engineering artifacts.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Must have an active U.S. Government DoD Top Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope, with the ability to obtain and maintain SCI approval/access
  • B.S. in Systems Engineering or or related STEM Degree in a related engineering field such as mechanical, electrical, aerospace and/or operations
  • Proficiency in requirements management tools such as DOORS and Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools such as Cameo Systems Modeler
  • Experience with the DoD acquisition process and a deep understanding of ACAT-specific protocols in defense acquisition programs.
  • Experience in requirements management, system architecture development, and CONOPs.
  • Experience developing analytical strategies and performing data analysis in support of complex systems requirements evaluation.
  • Outstanding written and verbal communication skills to include presentation of developed artifacts.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Experience with acquisition and/or RDTE experience
  • INCOSE ASEP, CSEP, or equivalent certification

US Salary Range
$154,000$273,000 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:

  • Platinum Healthcare Benefits: For U.S. roles, we offer top tier platinum coverage (medical, dental, vision) that are 100% covered by Anduril for you and 90% covered for your dependents.
    • For UK roles, Private Medical Insurance (PMI): Anduril will cover the full cost of the insurance premium for an employee and dependents.
    • For AUS roles, Private health plan through Bupa: Coverage is fully subsidized by Anduril.
  • Basic Life/AD&D and long-term disability insurance 100% covered by Anduril, plus the option to purchase additional life insurance for you and your dependents.
  • Extremely generous company holiday calendar including a holiday hiatus in December, and highly competitive PTO plans.
  • 16 weeks of paid Caregiver & Wellness Leave to care for a family member, bond with your baby, or tend to your own medical condition.
  • Family Planning & Parenting Support: Fertility (eg, IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carrier coverage with additional benefits and resources to provide support from planning to parenting.
  • Mental Health Resources: We provide free mental health resources 24/7 including therapy, life coaching, and more. Additional work-life services, such as free legal and financial support, available to you as well.
  • A professional development stipend is available to all Andurilians.
  • Daily Meals and Provisions: For many of our offices this means breakfast, lunch and fully stocked micro-kitchens.
  • Company-funded commuter benefits available based on your region.
  • Relocation assistance (depending on role eligibility).
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan - both a traditional and Roth 401(k). (US roles only)

The recruiter assigned to this role can share more information about the specific compensation and benefit details associated with this role during the hiring process.

Anduril is an equal-opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. The Anduril team is made up of incredibly talented and unique individuals, who together are disrupting industry norms by creating new paths towards the future of defense technology. All qualified applicants will be treated with respect and receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, uniform service, Veteran status, age, or any other protected characteristic per federal, state, or local law, including those with a criminal history, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the CA Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. We actively encourage members of recognized minorities, women, Veterans, and those with disabilities to apply, and we work to create a welcoming and supportive environment for all applicants throughout the interview process. If you are someone passionate about working on problems that have a real-world impact, we'd love to hear from you!

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