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
Anduril Imaging designs and builds state-of-the-art imaging systems, deployed to tackle the most significant security challenges of America and its allies.
ABOUT THE JOB
The Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) team within Anduril Imaging is seeking a System Integration & Test Engineer. The ISR team is responsible for all aspects of ISR EO/IR system development, from the ideation stage through initial production, with particular focus on airborne applications. In this role, you will work closely with an interdisciplinary technical team to build prototypes, perform lab, ground and flight testing, and mature the prototypes into products.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
- Plan, lead, and manage the integration and testing of high-performance imaging systems from first build through field deployment
- Perform hands-on integration of the electrical, firmware, mechanical, & software components of the system and provide feedback to the engineering team
- Identify and troubleshoot system hardware & software issues
- Perform experiments and analyze data to identify root causes and suggest courses of actions to the rest of the engineering team
- Own integration planning, system testing, anomaly resolution, and field test planning
- Manage prototyping lab facility and activities including test hardware, test processes and procedure, environmental safety, and lab resources
- Travel to test sites as needed
- Provide support and collaborate with multiple aircraft platform teams, both internal and external
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- 5+ years of related experience
- A degree in a relevant technical discipline
- Direct experience with airborne systems and/or gimballed systems
- Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal oversight in a fast paced, dynamic environment
- Knowledge of related disciplines such as electrical engineering, optical engineering, mechanical engineering, controls, thermal management, etc.
- Demonstrated ability to work in team or individual environments
- Demonstrated ability to give technical presentations and provide written reports and documentation
- Strong laboratory skills (e.g. design of experiments) Experience in system development from initial concept through test and delivery to customer
- Willingness to travel to test sites, as needed
- Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience working in a R&D setting
- Demonstrated ability to manage complex field tests/demonstrations to budgetary/schedule constraints
- Advanced sensing domain experience (e.g., EO/IR)
- A track record of successfully working on fast-paced, highly technical, interdisciplinary teams
- Proficiency in an analytical toolchains/language (e.g., MATLAB, Python, C++, etc)
US Salary Range
$142,000—$213,000 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:
- Platinum Healthcare Benefits: For U.S. roles, we offer comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you.
- For UK roles, Private Medical Insurance (PMI): Anduril will cover the full cost of the insurance premium for an employee and dependents.
- For AUS roles, Private health plan through Bupa: Coverage is fully subsidized by Anduril.
- Basic Life/AD&D and long-term disability insurance 100% covered by Anduril, plus the option to purchase additional life insurance for you and your dependents.
- Extremely generous company holiday calendar including a holiday hiatus in December, and highly competitive PTO plans.
- 16 weeks of paid Caregiver & Wellness Leave to care for a family member, bond with your baby, or tend to your own medical condition.
- Family Planning & Parenting Support: Fertility (eg, IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carrier coverage with additional benefits and resources to provide support from planning to parenting.
- Mental Health Resources: We provide free mental health resources 24/7 including therapy, life coaching, and more. Additional work-life services, such as free legal and financial support, available to you as well.
- A professional development stipend is available to all Andurilians.
- Daily Meals and Provisions: For many of our offices this means breakfast, lunch and fully stocked micro-kitchens.
- Company-funded commuter benefits available based on your region.
- Relocation assistance (depending on role eligibility).
- 401(k) retirement savings plan - both a traditional and Roth 401(k). (US roles only)
The recruiter assigned to this role can share more information about the specific compensation and benefit details associated with this role during the hiring process.
Anduril is an equal-opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. The Anduril team is made up of incredibly talented and unique individuals, who together are disrupting industry norms by creating new paths towards the future of defense technology. All qualified applicants will be treated with respect and receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, uniform service, Veteran status, age, or any other protected characteristic per federal, state, or local law, including those with a criminal history, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the CA Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. We actively encourage members of recognized minorities, women, Veterans, and those with disabilities to apply, and we work to create a welcoming and supportive environment for all applicants throughout the interview process. If you are someone passionate about working on problems that have a real-world impact, we'd love to hear from you!
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