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Systems Engineering Manager, Mission Autonomy

Anduril IndustriesCosta Mesa, California, United States; Washington, District of Columbia, United StatesAir Dominance & Strike : Mission Engineering : Systems Engineering
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Salary
$191K — $253K USD
Job type
Full-time
Experience
Senior · 10+ yrs
Posted
7 Oct 2026
Status
Open · checked 7d ago

About this role

This management role suits an experienced engineering professional with a background in systems engineering who wants to lead autonomy initiatives in Costa Mesa or Washington. Anduril Industries is hiring a full-time Systems Engineering Manager to oversee mission autonomy systems engineering and guide digital engineering strategy.

Role Overview

The Systems Engineering Manager, Mission Autonomy at Anduril Industries leads the Group 5 Mission Autonomy systems engineering homeroom. This full-time position operates from Costa Mesa, California or Washington, District of Columbia, focusing on advanced mission autonomy systems development.

Key Responsibilities

Manage the Group 5 Mission Autonomy systems engineering homeroom and own related business outcomes
Advocate for systems engineering rigor within a fast-paced software engineering environment
Collaborate with other systems engineering and software engineering leaders
Create systems engineering frameworks and processes to streamline artifact delivery across programs
Build a team with deep knowledge of company platforms, autonomy, simulation, and perception products through maintenance of engineering artifacts

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in aerospace, mechanical, computer science, or another technical engineering field
Minimum of 10 years of systems engineering experience spanning the full life cycle
Demonstrated capability in developing autonomy solutions for commercial or defense contexts
Proven ability to integrate and test autonomy solutions as part of higher-level vehicle behavior
Experience utilizing requirements-based testing frameworks
Background managing multiple teams comprising up to 15 engineers
Practical design experience using Model-Based Systems Engineering methods in SysML
Strong communication skills for presenting developed artifacts
Familiarity with software development and related infrastructure tools such as GitHub and CI/CD pipelines
Ability to champion systems engineering practices within challenging internal environments
Eligibility to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Top Secret security clearance

Nice to Have

Active U.S. Secret security clearance
Experience defining or implementing mission autonomy behaviors through UCI
Automation experience in Cameo or Python for systems engineering tasks

Skills and Tools

SysML
Cameo
Python
GitHub
CI/CD pipelines
Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)

Salary and Benefits

The salary range for this position is $191,000 to $253,000 USD based on base salary, with actual offers varying by experience, education, skills, and business factors. Full-time offers typically include competitive equity grants and a comprehensive benefits package covering health and recovery at little to no cost.

About the Company

Anduril Industries operates as a defense technology company focused on transforming military capabilities through advanced technology. The organization designs its defense systems using an AI-powered operating system named Lattice OS to convert data streams into a realtime three-dimensional command and control center.

How to Apply

Visit the official company careers page to submit an application for this position.

Skills and tech stack

Questions candidates ask

What is the salary range for the Systems Engineering Manager role?

The salary range is between $191,000 and $253,000 USD, which includes base salary only and may be supplemented by equity grants and benefits.

Where is the position located?

The job is located in Costa Mesa, California or Washington, District of Columbia.

What level of education is required?

A Bachelor of Science degree in aerospace, mechanical, computer science, or a similar engineering or technical field is required.

How many years of experience are needed?

Candidates must have 10 or more years of systems engineering experience across the life cycle.

Are there any security clearance requirements?

Applicants must be eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Top Secret security clearance, with active U.S. Secret clearance considered a preferred qualification.

Ready to apply?

The application is on the official Anduril Industries careers page.

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