Anduril Industries · 17 hours ago
Optical Systems Engineer
Lexington, Massachusetts, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$166K/yr - $220K/yrAnduril Industries is a defense technology company committed to transforming military capabilities with advanced technology. The Optical Systems Engineer will be responsible for defining and validating EO/IR system architectures, performing performance modeling, and leading small engineering teams through system development and testing.
AerospaceArtificial Intelligence (AI)GovernmentMilitaryNational Security
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.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
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.
Anduril covers life and disability insurance for all employees.
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.
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.
Access free mental health resources 24/7, including therapy and life coaching.
Annual reimbursement for professional development
Company-funded commuter benefits based on your region.
Available depending on role eligibility.
Traditional 401(k), Roth, and after-tax (mega backdoor Roth) options.
Pension plan with employer match.
Superannuation plan.
Company
Anduril Industries
Anduril Industries is a defense product company that builds technology for military agencies and border surveillance.
Founded in 2017
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$6.25BKey Investors
AlphaTON Capital Corp.Founders FundU.S. Department of Defense
2025-12-16Corporate Round· $30M
2025-06-05Series G· $2.5B
2025-01-07Grant· $14.3M
Leadership Team
Brian Schimpf
Co-Founder and CEO
Joseph Chen
Co-founder
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