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Anduril Industries

AD&S, Air Vehicle Software Systems Engineer

Costa Mesa, California, United StatesFrom $220kmidAdded 1 month ago

About this role

Anduril seeks an experienced Senior Systems Engineer to lead software systems development for a Group 5 autonomous aircraft program. You'll translate customer needs into aircraft requirements, create systems engineering artifacts with full traceability, and manage program risks while ensuring airworthiness certification.

What you'll do

  • Convert customer needs into air vehicle and subsystem software requirements with cross-functional teams
  • Develop systems engineering artifacts including system models and digital thread documentation
  • Trace stakeholder inputs through design incorporating safety and software engineering disciplines
  • Support system architecture development for airworthiness certification
  • Communicate and manage program risks with Chief Engineer and Program Management
  • Create model-based systems engineering artifacts including viewpoints and diagrams

What they're looking for

  • UAS and aircraft systems engineering
  • SysML, DoDAF, and UAFP modeling
  • MIL-HDBK-516C, MIL-STD-882E, ARP-4761, ARP-4754A, DO-178C, DO-254 standards
  • Subsystem software requirements and mission systems architecture
  • Model-based systems engineering and digital engineering workflows
  • Cameo MagicDraw or equivalent tools
  • Technical presentation and communication
  • Airworthiness certification and operational testing

Benefits

  • Competitive salary range $166,000–$220,000 USD
  • Equity grants included in full-time offers
  • Comprehensive health and recovery benefits at minimal employee cost
  • Top-tier benefits package
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Anduril Industries

Anduril Industries builds autonomous defense systems including underwater vehicles, unmanned aircraft, and electronic warfare platforms for the Department of Defense. The company is hiring across mechanical engineering, mission operations, software development, technical leadership, and advanced manufacturing roles to support the design, deployment, and production of these mission-critical systems.

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Likely interview questions

  • Can you walk us through your experience developing software requirements and architecture for unmanned aerial systems, particularly for Group 5 aircraft or similar platforms?
  • Describe your hands-on experience with MIL-HDBK-516C, DO-178C, DO-254, and ARP-4754A. How have you applied these standards in a real program?
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