Senior Systems Engineer, TRS Edge Autonomy

ABOUT THE TEAM

Anduril’s Tactical Recon & Strike (TRS) is a division with two missions: 1) build highly capable autonomous drones, and 2) build solid rocket motors at scale. We transform products like Ghost, Anvil, Bolt, and Altius from early concepts into fully operational capabilities by partnering closely with specialist engineering, operations, and production teams. Through our Anduril Rocket Motor Systems (RMS) team, we design and manufacture solid rocket motors using advanced materials, proprietary formulations, and high-volume production methods—delivering safe, reliable propulsion systems that support a wide range of mission requirements. TRS hires software engineers & hardware engineers, who are excited to build across a diverse and powerful portfolio—from autonomous aerial systems to high-performance solid rocket motors. Our teams contribute to highly capable autonomous robotics systems and propulsion products that operate reliably in the most demanding mission environment.

ABOUT THE JOB

We are looking for an owner for a novel, relative navigation solution bridging perception, tracking, guidance for an upcoming product at our headquarters location in Costa Mesa, CA. You will lead development, refinement, and implementation of guidance architecture for systems combining high-cost off-board sensing with low-cost onboard sensing for current and future product variants. This role will involve usage and direct implementation of state-of-the-art Computer Vision (CV) and Guidance Navigation and Control work (GNC), and will require a level of firmware and electrical hardware familiarity. You will be involved at earliest stage product development, and help shape the capabilities set of the platform to achieve consistent mission success on a hyper-scalable platform developed on an aggressive timeline.

We are a fast-growing company at the early stages of our growth, and you will be expected to own important deliverables during your time on the team, which will have a significant impact on the company’s trajectory. Anduril fosters a diverse, collaborative, culture with plenty of opportunities for ownership and professional growth.

Must be eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance. This position will be located at our headquarters in Costa Mesa, CA (relocation benefits provided.)

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Lead technical execution from vision & initial design, through fabrication, test and production
• Develop systems that support expeditionary operation, intuitive setup and use by warfighters, and modular expansion of sensors
• Setup trades to enable exploration of early designs while working closely with technical SMEs and Business Development teams to find the right solution for current and future gaps in capability
• Operate at the intersection of software and hardware helping to craft a system level architecture that supports a robust and cost effective design
• Define product milestones, lead technical design reviews, guide cross-functional product decisions, manage engineering risk
• Coordinate the fabrication of prototype and low-rate production articles and subsystem/system level test efforts
• Work with senior leadership to ensure resource plans are adequate for work scope
• Support remote troubleshooting and operation of deployed systems
• Conduct hands-on, in-field testing
• Create and carry out a verification and validation plan for the end to end system

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in a senior role leading system design and development from initial concept through test and delivery to customers
• Basic understanding of Aerodynamics, Inertial Measurement Units (IMUs), Control Actuation Servos, and how those disciplines relate to overall system performance.
• Technical Bachelor’s degree such as Robotics, Physics, Mechanical, Electrical, Software engineering, or equivalent experience in a relevant field
• Experience with data analysis, rapid prototyping, and early-stage customer deployment
• Hands-on build and prototyping of complex robotic systems
• Familiarity with concepts of mechatronic design, firmware + software system design, sensor physics, tracking & calibration, and data-backed decision making.
• Ability to engage technically with mechanical, electrical, firmware, sensors, and robotics software leads
• Ability to lead a cross-functional team through design trades while meeting program deadlines
• High ownership, mission-oriented mentality. Desire to see the product meet the end need of the customer.
• Extremely organized and detail-oriented, with strong verbal & written communication skills
• A sincere commitment to a positive, inclusive, and collaborative culture
• Desire to obtain and hold a U.S. Secret security clearance
• Ability to travel as required for test planning and execution
• Real-world operational experience with small UAS systems in a military context desired