Senior Systems Engineer, Missiles at Anduril Industries – Costa Mesa | Jobyssey

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

We are working on cutting-edge autonomous airpower systems that need to operate in the most demanding environments. To support our development and deployment tasks, we are building a Model-Based Systems Engineering team to guide Digital Engineering strategy and complement our Modeling and Simulation, Product Engineering, and Business Development teams. This team will provide Model Based Systems Engineering artifacts which will be used in support of product development, delivery, and sustainment of advanced kinetic and non-kinetic effects and related systems.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

You will be a systems engineer who interfaces with stakeholders including internal programs and external customers
You will develop artifacts based on stakeholder needs and work closely with functional areas to ensure artifacts are complete and accurate. Model Artifacts will often be contractual deliverables and require demonstration at stakeholder meetings and events
This role will be critical proving that Anduril offers real Systems Engineering and Mission Systems Integration capabilities
Participate in the development of our Digital and Systems Engineering Strategy and Implementation
Develop a deep understanding of transformational value of Anduril platforms, autonomy, simulation, and perception products through the creation and maintenance of systems engineering artifacts

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

B.S. in aerospace, mechanical, computer science or similar engineering or technical field
8+ years Systems Engineering Experience across the life cycle. The more, the better
Understanding of aerodynamics and propulsion principles as applied to missile systems
Familiarity with guidance, navigation, and control systems for precision-guided munitions
Basic knowledge of reliability engineering concepts and practices
Experience with systems testing and evaluation methodologies
Understanding of threat analysis and its role in weapon system design
Exposure to weapon systems integration processes and challenges
Experience with Systems Engineering, Requirements Elicitation and Management, Integration, and Test Activities on complex systems - DoD Weapon Systems, Space Systems, etc...
Experience with SysML, DoDAF, UAFP, or similar
Experience developing various model based system engineering artifacts - Operational Viewpoints, System Viewpoints, activity diagrams, use case diagrams, BDDs, IBDs, parametric diagrams, etc...
Experience with Cameo MagicDraw or similar systems engineering software (Rhapsody, SparxEA, etc...)
Experience with Digital Engineering workflows and Integrated Modeling Environments (i.e. Teamwork Cloud)
Outstanding communication skills to include presentation of developed artifacts
Currently possesses and is able to maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance
Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Top Secret security clearance

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience with computational fluid dynamics (CFD) or propulsion system modeling
Familiarity with control system design and implementation for guided weapons
Knowledge of reliability prediction techniques and failure mode analysis
Experience with test planning, execution, and data analysis for complex systems
Mission Modeling experience. For example, working knowledge of OCA/DCA, ISR, SEAD/DEAD, Electronic Attack, or Integrated Fire Control missions
Experience Cameo Simulation Toolkit plugin for Cameo MagicDraw
Proficiency with Mathworks products (MATLAB, SIMULINK etc.)
INCOSE Systems Engineering Professional (SEP) Certification

US Salary Range

$166,000—$220,000 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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