Senior Systems Engineer, Edge Compute and Communications

About this role

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.

Team and Role Overview:

Anduril's Edge Compute and Communications (ECC) team is seeking a dynamic Systems Engineer who can break the mold and redefine how we develop mission-critical command and control ground systems. We're looking beyond traditional defense industry approaches for innovative problem-solvers who can navigate complexity, drive technical excellence, and deliver exceptional products that our military customers depend on, including:

• Deployable TSCIF/SAPF certified self-contained shelters (Menace-I)

• Expeditionary vehicle & on-the-move form factors (Menace-X)

• Human-portable, roll-on/roll-off form factors (Menace-T)

• Rugged Edge Compute, Comms, Chassis (Voyager)

This role is perfect for systems thinkers who thrive at the intersection of multiple technical domains, possess a bias for action, and want to create groundbreaking solutions rather than follow conventional playbooks.

Key Responsibilities:

Systems Architecture & Innovation:

• Reimagine system requirements through first-principles thinking, challenging traditional approaches to create more robust, adaptable solutions

• Lead cross-functional integration between hardware and software teams, serving as the technical "glue" that transforms separate components into cohesive systems

• Identify critical user needs and translate them into technical solutions that delight customers and outperform legacy systems

Strategic Documentation & Digital Transformation:

• Revolutionize how we document complex systems, leveraging modern tools (Cameo, MBSC, digital twins) to visualize architectures and model system performance

• Create technical narratives that communicate complex ideas clearly to stakeholders at all levels

• Build the digital backbone that enables rapid iteration and continuous improvement of our products

Technical Leadership & Execution:

• Operate as the driving force behind critical product decisions, balancing technical tradeoffs while maintaining system integrity

• Identify and eliminate bottlenecks in the development process, enabling the team to deliver breakthrough capabilities faster

• Own the technical risk management process, ensuring systems meet rigorous military standards without sacrificing innovation

Qualifications:

• 4-9 years of systems engineering experience, preferably with exposure to rapid product development environments

• Track record of delivering complex technical systems that work in real-world environments

• Experience bridging the gap between theoretical engineering and practical implementation

• Strong technical intuition paired with excellent communication skills

• Comfortable making decisions with imperfect information and adapting as new data emerges

• Experience with modern engineering tools and methodologies

• Military systems experience a plus, but innovative thinking and problem-solving ability matter more

Join us at ECC to reinvent what systems engineering means in the defense sector. If you're ready to break down traditional barriers, create revolutionary products, and have outsized impact through your technical leadership, we want to talk to you!
US Salary Range
$166,000—$220,000 USD

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