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Systems Integration Engineer

Anduril

Anduril

Irvine, CA, USA
USD 154k-231k / year + Equity
Posted on May 14, 2025

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.

The Air Defense team builds robots that find other robots and knock them out of the sky. At a time when air superiority can no longer be taken for granted, the Air Defense Team provides mission critical capabilities to warfighters. From detection to tracking, identification, deterrence, and defeat, our family of networked sensors and effectors enables our customers to rapidly close the kill chain against a broad range of Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) threats. Working across product, engineering, sales, logistics, operations, and mission success, the Air Defense team develops, tests, deploys, and sustains the Anduril Air Defense Family of Systems (FoS) in challenging operational environments worldwide.


ABOUT THE JOB

The Air Defense team has the most complex capability that Anduril has fielded to date. Each deployment often comes with a unique combination of hardware and software products in various configurations, targeting different mission sets, and optimized for different customer expectations. We need systems integrations engineers who are capable of internalizing the nuances of each deployment and owning the technical success of the end-to-end solution we ship.

The right person for this role can demonstrate a track record of success solving technical challenges with new and emerging products. They should be comfortable working with a wide range of disciplines and have an ability to drive challenging and vague technical problems to clarity and resolution.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

  • Oversee the integration, testing and deployment of new air defense capabilities and systems of systems.
  • Work with systems, hardware, and software engineers as new capabilities are developed.
  • Design, plan, and execute testing programs to ensure the performance and reliability of new products meets Anduril standards and customer requirements.
  • Travel to event locations as necessary, providing technical leadership and support to ensure objectives are met. Expected travel to be on average <25%
  • Act as a technical liaison between the engineering teams and deployment operations, ensuring clear communication and alignment. Lead troubleshooting, root causing, and remediation of any issues surfaced on fielded systems.
  • Develop documentation, standards, and procedures for field teams deploying Anduril systems.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
  • 5+ years relevant industry experience
  • Proven experience in integrating and testing complex hardware and software systems.
  • Strong problem-solving skills in unstructured situations involving hardware, software, and networking.
  • Naturally inquisitive, with a strong ability to learn and master new technical topics.
  • Familiarity with Python and/or MATLAB for data parsing and data visualization
  • Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret/Top Secret security clearance

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Familiarity with Linux OS. Comfortable obtaining data from software platforms using command-line tools.
  • Previous experience in a defense, naval, or aerospace environment.
  • Experience with any of the following: robotics, autonomous systems, radar, optics, computer vision, wireless communication, software defined radios, networking.
  • Exceptional proficiency with Python and/or MATLAB for data parsing and data visualization
US Salary Range
$154,000$231,000 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 comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you.
    • 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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