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Anduril Industries · 20 hours ago

Senior Systems Engineer, EO/IR

Lexington, MA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$166K/yr - $220K/yr

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. The Systems Engineer will be responsible for defining active EO/IR system architectures and performing modeling and testing to predict real-world performance.

AerospaceArtificial Intelligence (AI)GovernmentMilitaryNational Security

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Define system architectures via detailed trade studies and analyses

Adapt or derive physics-based models of sensor system performance and derive requirements based on those models

Take ownership over the development of prototype sensor systems in a lab environment

Support both laboratory-based and field-based experiments and demonstrations

Engage technically with the hardware, software, and mission teams to define, integrate, and deliver high performance systems to our customers

Validate models against laboratory and real-world data

Coordinate and communicate with both external & internal stakeholders with varying degrees of technical background

Qualification

EO/IR system architectureRadiometric performance modelingAnalytical toolchainsOptical test equipmentLiDAR/Radar signal processingElectro-mechanical control systemsLaboratory skillsTeam leadershipCommunication skills

Required

Model development and validation in one or more domains relevant to remote sensing

Ability to decompose complex systems into functional parts, with clearly defined interfaces and requirements for each

Experience in system design and development from initial concept through test and delivery to customer

Strong laboratory skills (rapid prototyping, design of experiments) and familiarity with opto-electrical test and measurement equipment

Willingness to travel to test sites, as needed

Must be able to obtain and hold a U.S. security clearance

Preferred

Knowledge of current and next-generation advanced sensing systems and platforms

Active and passive sensing domain experience (e.g., LiDAR, EO/IR, Radar)

Experience with laser systems, including opto-mechanical scanning and beam steering techniques

Knowledge of electro-mechanical control systems, including their performance requirements and verification methodologies

Experience with LiDAR/Radar signal processing techniques, and knowledge of their implementation on real-time embedded platforms (FPGA, MCU, etc.)

Experience with signature and/or scenario modeling/software packages (MODTRAN, SPIRITS, AFSIM)

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you.

We cover full cost of medical insurance premiums for you and your dependents.

We offer an annual contribution toward your private health insurance for you and your dependents.

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.

Traditional 401(k), Roth, and after-tax (mega backdoor Roth) options.

Pension plan with employer match.

Superannuation plan.