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Senior Systems Engineer, AI Containerized Systems

Anduril IndustriesCosta Mesa, California, United StatesConnected Warfare
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Salary
$166K — $208K USD
Job type
Full-time
Experience
Senior · 2+ yrs
Posted
14 Sept 2026
Status
Open · checked 7d ago

About this role

Based in Costa Mesa, California, this full-time role is for a Senior Systems Engineer focusing on AI containerized systems and suits professionals with multi-disciplinary engineering experience in defense or complex technical environments. The selected candidate will shape deployable hardware and software solutions that support tactical and operational military units.

Role Overview

Anduril Industries seeks a Senior Systems Engineer to join the Expeditionary Systems team in Costa Mesa, California. This position involves managing the full lifecycle of containerized command centers, AI compute platforms, and sensing systems. The engineer will work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver edge-compute solutions for operational environments.

Key Responsibilities

Create system architectures and manage trade-offs across mechanical, electrical, software, thermal, and power domains
Translate operational needs into detailed requirements with clear traceability and testing protocols
Generate technical documentation including interface control documents, block diagrams, and concept of operations specifications
Oversee verification and validation planning across analysis, inspection, and test phases
Conduct failure mode analyses and manage technical risks throughout the development cycle
Participate in environmental qualification campaigns and travel to field sites to validate system performance

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, or a related field
Two to six years of relevant systems engineering experience within a complex, multidisciplinary setting
Demonstrated ability to mature systems from initial design through production and fielding
U.S. citizenship with the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret security clearance

Nice to Have

Active Secret or TS/SCI security clearance
Prior work with containerized, expeditionary, or ruggedized military systems
Familiarity with defense standards such as MIL-STD-461, -810, -1275, -1316, and -1760
Experience with systems engineering software like Cameo, MBSE, SysML, DOORS, or Jama
Master of Science degree in Systems Engineering or a related technical discipline

Skills and Tools

Cameo and SysML
DOORS and Jama
MBSE tools
FMEA and FMECA methodologies
Environmental qualification and testing frameworks

Salary and Benefits

The estimated base salary ranges from $166,000 to $208,000 USD, supplemented by competitive equity grants. Full-time employees also receive a comprehensive benefits package covering health and recovery support.

About the Company

Anduril Industries operates as a defense technology enterprise aiming to modernize military capabilities through advanced autonomy, artificial intelligence, computer vision, and sensor fusion. The company utilizes Lattice OS to integrate data streams into realtime command and control centers.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit their application directly on the official Anduril Industries careers page.

Skills and tech stack

CameoMBSESysMLDOORSJamaLattice OSComputer Vision

Questions candidates ask

What is the location of this position?

This role is located in Costa Mesa, California.

What is the salary range for this role?

The estimated base salary ranges from $166,000 to $208,000 USD, with additional equity grants and benefits.

What level of experience is required?

The posting requires two to six years of systems engineering experience in a complex, multidisciplinary environment.

Are there specific citizenship or clearance requirements?

U.S. citizenship is required, along with the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret security clearance.

What educational background is expected?

Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, or a related technical discipline.

Ready to apply?

The application is on the official Anduril Industries careers page.

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