Senior Control Systems Engineer

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 JOB

As a Control Systems Engineer, you will lead the design and architecture of precision scanning and stabilization solutions for innovative optical systems. You will be responsible for defining performance requirements, managing error budgets, and validating system models through rigorous testing, all while collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to solve complex engineering challenges. Your expertise will drive the transition of products from R&D to production, ensuring high-performance outcomes in demanding mission scenarios.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

• Lead architecture decisions, system trades, and design of precision scanning, pointing and line-of-sight stabilization solutions for novel optical systems for broadly defined missions
• Understand and derive sensor line-of-sight performance requirements given multi-disciplinary engineering constraints
• Create and manage pointing control and pointing knowledge error budgets that include allocations, model predictions, and test results
• Function as the lead design engineer for scanning and line of sight control systems, including the design of embedded software and hardware used for implementing control precision mechanisms
• Develop detailed system models that predict pointing, stabilization, and jitter performance
• Analyze system pointing and stabilization performance, and validate detailed models with sub-assembly and fully system prototypes
• Develop and review test setups, procedures, and data to transition products and systems from R&D to production
• Work independently and collaborate with senior staff and leadership to solve interdisciplinary technical problems by serving as the Control Engineering subject matter expert

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• BS in Mechanical, Electrical, or Controls Engineering, or a related field
• 5+ years of experience with complex electro-mechanical scanning and pointing systems, performing design, analysis, alignment and test in the workforce
• Demonstrated first principles approach to complex electro-mechanical problems
• Experience with creating control hardware and software for optical systems, both active and passive, in the visible and infrared domains
• Experience with the selection of sensors, motors, motor drivers, isolators, and motor controllers based from technical performance requirements.
• Expertise in estimation and control for linear and non-linear systems
• Experience with control system performance using Matlab and Simulink or similar
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• MS and PhD preferred, but not required
• Experience with rapid prototyping of control systems including both hardware and software in a lab environment
• Knowledge of image quality metrics and data analysis methods, and ability to analyze line-of-sight impacts on optical system performance metrics
• Experience with simulation and analysis of both scanning, gimbaled systems and vibration isolation techniques.
• Demonstrated experience in the integration, test, and performance requirements verification and validation of optical systems
• Demonstrated ability to clearly and effectively manage and communicate project progress to key stakeholders, including needs and issues that may arise to derail project deliverables
• Hands on implementation of real-time control algorithms on embedded platforms using C or C++.
• Knowledge of remote sensing systems and platforms (LiDAR, EO/IR, Radar)
• Demonstrated team leadership experience and mentoring of junior staff
• Experience deriving requirements from customer requirements and concepts into actions requirements for design engineers.

US Salary Range

$166,000-$220,000 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:

Healthcare Benefits

• US Roles: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you.
• UK & AUS Roles: We cover full cost of medical insurance premiums for you and your dependents.
• IE Roles: We offer an annual contribution toward your private health insurance for you and your dependents.

Additional Benefits

• Income Protection: Anduril covers life and disability insurance for all employees.
• Generous time off: Highly competitive PTO plans with a holiday hiatus in December. Caregiver & Wellness Leave is available to care for family members, bond with a new baby, or address your own medical needs.
• Family Planning & Parenting Support: Coverage for fertility treatments (e.g., IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carriers, along with resources to support you and your partner from planning to parenting.
• Mental Health Resources: Access free mental health resources 24/7, including therapy and life coaching. Additional work-life services, such as legal and financial support, are also available.
• Professional Development: Annual reimbursement for professional development
• Commuter Benefits: Company-funded commuter benefits based on your region.
• Relocation Assistance: Available depending on role eligibility.

Retirement Savings Plan

• US Roles: Traditional 401(k), Roth, and after-tax (mega backdoor Roth) options.
• UK & IE Roles: Pension plan with employer match.
• AUS Roles: Superannuation plan.

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