Sr. Manager Systems Engineering, Autonomous Airpower

Costa Mesa, CA, US • Posted 30+ days ago • Updated 6 hours ago
Full Time
On-site
USD $191,000.00 - 253,000.00 per year
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Skills

  • Business Model
  • Operating Systems
  • Streaming
  • Real-time
  • 3D Computer Graphics
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Computer Vision
  • Sensors
  • Fusion
  • Computer Networking
  • Military
  • Modeling
  • Product Engineering
  • Business Development
  • Product Development
  • Concept Development
  • Interfaces
  • Aerospace
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Computer Science
  • Aerodynamics
  • Reliability Engineering
  • System Testing
  • Evaluation
  • Requirements Elicitation
  • DoD
  • Presentations
  • Security Clearance
  • Activity Diagrams
  • Use Cases
  • Test Plans
  • Data Analysis
  • Systems Engineering
  • SEP
  • Training
  • Recovery
  • Value Engineering
  • Finance
  • Banking
  • Credit Cards
  • Management
  • Communication
  • Fraud
  • Recruiting
  • Privacy
  • Due Diligence
  • Screening
  • Media
  • Open Source
  • Reporting
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Intellectual Property

Summary

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.

ABOUT THE TEAM
We are working on cutting-edge autonomous airpower systems that need to operate in the most demanding environments. To support our development and deployment tasks, we are growing our Systems Engineering team to guide Digital Engineering strategy and complement our Modeling and Simulation, Product Engineering, and Business Development teams. This team will provide Systems Engineering artifacts which will be used in support of product development, delivery, and sustainment of Group 5 unmanned and related systems across multiple programs.

WHAT YOU'LL DO
    • You will be responsible for managing the team of systems engineers supporting all autonomous airpower development efforts spanning mature contract programs to early concept development.
    • Lead in the development of our Systems Engineering Strategy and Implementation tailored for Autonomous Airpower programs
    • You will define the scope of systems engineering required for existing and future development efforts and allocate your team effectively to complete that scope of work
    • You will be a systems engineer who interfaces with stakeholders including internal programs and external customers
    • You will develop artifacts based on stakeholder needs and work closely with functional areas to ensure artifacts are complete and accurate. Model Artifacts will often be contractual deliverables and require demonstration at stakeholder meetings and events
    • Develop a deep understanding of transformational value of Anduril platforms, autonomy, simulation, and perception products through the creation and maintenance of systems engineering artifacts

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
    • B.S. in aerospace, mechanical, computer science, systems engineering or similar engineering or technical field
    • 8+ years Systems Engineering Experience across the life cycle. The more, the better
    • 2+ years managing a team of systems engineers, preferably across multiple programs
    • Understanding of aerodynamics and propulsion principles as applied to aircraft and missiles systems
    • Basic knowledge of reliability engineering concepts and practices
    • Experience with systems testing and evaluation methodologies
    • Experience with Systems Engineering, Requirements Elicitation and Management, Integration, and Test Activities on complex systems - DoD Weapon Systems, Space Systems, etc.
    • Outstanding communication skills to include presentation of developed artifacts
    • Currently possesses an active U.S. Secret security clearance eligible for U.S. Top Secret security clearance

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
    • Experience developing various model based system engineering artifacts - Operational Viewpoints, System Viewpoints, activity diagrams, use case diagrams, BDDs, IBDs, parametric diagrams, etc.
    • Experience with test planning, execution, and data analysis for complex systems
    • INCOSE Systems Engineering Professional (SEP) Certification

US Salary Range

$191,000-$253,000 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:

Benefits

At Anduril, we invest in our people. Our comprehensive, competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees) ensures you're supported in health, recovery, and whatever comes next. For more information, Explore Our Benefits.

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