Senior Systems Engineer, Connected Warfare (NGC2)

Costa Mesa, California, United States

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 Industries is seeking a highly motivated Senior Systems Engineer to lead critical test campaigns for the essential Testing and Evaluation of Eagle Eye, the Army’s Next Generation Command & Control (NGC2) system, the Menace Systems Family, and related cutting-edge products.

Overview

In this role, you will:

  • Define and Drive Strategy:
    Develop and execute comprehensive systems engineering strategies within Anduril’s Connected Warfare Division, ensuring that our products meet rigorous requirements and verification standards.
  • Collaborate Across Teams:
    Work directly with business lines, engineering (both software and hardware), and program offices to translate product requirements into tangible engineering deliverables.
  • Innovate with Technology:
    Leverage coding skills (e.g., Python, C++, or Rust) and SysML expertise to create and refine models, conduct analysis and simulation, and support system-level decision making.
  • Lead Test & Evaluation:
    Define test strategies and coordinate a wide range of test events—from in-lab simulations and hardware-in-the-loop (HITL) tests to full-scale field demonstrations—to validate both systems and software.
  • Ensure Compliance & Standards:
    Develop strategies that align with industry standards (e.g., NATO UAV, MIL-STD-882E) and ensure our technical roadmap is in lockstep with program and test & evaluation milestones.
  • Accelerate Cross-Team Projects:
    Proactively manage and unblock cross-functional initiatives, resolve dependencies, and act as the systems engineering subject matter expert across multiple programs.

What You’ll Do

Plan & Lead Systems Engineering Strategy:

  • Define engineering strategies to drive Test & Evaluation for flagship products like Eagle Eye, NGC2, Menace, and Soldier Borne Mission Command (SBMC).
  • Work closely with business lines to fully understand product requirements and deliverables.
  • Lead the decomposition of systems requirements with both software and hardware engineering teams using SysML-based solutions.

Develop & Execute Test & Evaluation Plans:

  • Establish testing strategies that apply appropriate modalities (from full-software simulations to hardware-in-the-loop demos) for validating system and software requirements.
  • Autonomously handle broad or ambiguous requirements from internal teams, program offices, and third-party partners, ensuring successful delivery across multiple projects simultaneously.

Drive Cross-Functional Alignment:

  • Partner with product leads to scope, staff, and deliver capabilities that meet company milestones.
  • Collaborate with hardware, product, and test operations teams to ensure seamless integration of the technical roadmap with the Test & Evaluation roadmap.
  • Identify and resolve systemic execution issues that affect cross-team projects.

Technical Leadership & Innovation:

  • Utilize your coding expertise to support analysis, simulation, and system optimizations.
  • Propose technical alternatives when necessary and ask the critical questions that clarify project priorities.
  • Serve as a trusted partner and mentor to Anduril’s engineering teams by sharing best practices.

Required Qualifications

Education:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science, Robotics, or a related field.

Experience:

  • 8+ years in executing Command & Control (C2) software and hardware systems testing in both laboratory and operational settings.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in systems engineering concepts, requirements development, test planning, execution, and reporting.
  • Proven experience with safety-critical standards, software safety fault/hazard analyses, and requirements-driven verification and validation strategies.

Technical Proficiency:

  • Strong background in systems engineering with the ability to integrate SysML-based approaches.
  • Experience with modern engineering tools such as JAMA, Cameo, Matlab, Simulink, and AFSIM.
  • Hands-on experience with code-based analysis or simulation, using languages like Python, C++, or Rust.
  • Familiarity with software design assessments and code reviews, and comfortable with modern development practices including unit and integration testing.

Other:

  • Comfortable with ambiguity, evolving priorities, and complex problem-solving.
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills.
  • Ability to work flexible hours and travel up to 50% for field test events.
  • Must be eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience with programming languages (Python, C++, Rust) for engineering analysis and simulation.
  • Skilled in Statistics and AI/ML applications within systems engineering.
  • Prior experience working with SysML/SysML2 based solutions.
  • Familiarity with the Department of Defense (DoD) environment.
  • Demonstrated experience deploying disruptive process changes within an engineering organization.
  • Active security clearance is a plus.

If you’re a dynamic Systems Engineer with a passion for leading technical innovation, coding, and applying SysML to solve complex problems, we want to hear from you. Join Anduril Industries and be at the forefront of defining the future of edge computing and advanced connected warfare systems.

US Salary Range

$146,000 - $183,000 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: 

Healthcare Benefits 

  • US Roles: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you. 
  • UK & AUS Roles: We cover full cost of medical insurance premiums for you and your dependents. 
  • IE Roles: We offer an annual contribution toward your private health insurance for you and your dependents. 

Additional Benefits 

  • Income Protection: Anduril covers life and disability insurance for all employees. 
  • Generous time off: Highly competitive PTO plans with a holiday hiatus in December. Caregiver & Wellness Leave is available to care for family members, bond with a new baby, or address your own medical needs. 
  • Family Planning & Parenting Support: Coverage for fertility treatments (e.g., IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carriers, along with resources to support you and your partner from planning to parenting. 
  • Mental Health Resources: Access free mental health resources 24/7, including therapy and life coaching. Additional work-life services, such as legal and financial support, are also available. 
  • Professional Development: Annual reimbursement for professional development 
  • Commuter Benefits: Company-funded commuter benefits based on your region. 
  • Relocation Assistance: Available depending on role eligibility. 

Retirement Savings Plan 

  • US Roles: Traditional 401(k), Roth, and after-tax (mega backdoor Roth) options. 
  • UK & IE Roles: Pension plan with employer match. 
  • AUS Roles: Superannuation plan. 

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. 

To view Anduril's candidate data privacy policy, please visit https://anduril.com/applicant-privacy-notice/. 

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