Lead Engineer, Data Technology - Costa Mesa, CA, United States - Anduril Industries

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    Full time
    Description
    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.

    SUMMARY / ABOUT THE JOBAnduril's Air Dominance and Strike (AD&S) team is seeking a Mission Systems Engineering Lead to join our team.

    As a Mission Systems Engineering Lead, you will be responsible for delivering mission outcomes within Anduril programs through the judicious selection, sourcing, and validation of mission relevant payloads and systems.

    This will require taking ownership of subcontractor and/or internal technical development efforts and working across various Anduril internal teams to appropriately integrate capabilities.

    If you are someone who enjoys building and delivering compelling next-generation autonomous capabilities through rigorous modeling and exploration of system trades followed by actual vehicle integration, then this role is for you.

    WHAT YOU'LL DO Conduct trades for communications, sensing, and effector systems to deliver successful mission outcomes working closely with the broader AD&S team Architect autonomous multi-function, multi-mode payload and system solution concepts, requirements, layout, interfaces, & employment Adapt or derive physics-based models of payload system performance working closely with subject matter experts Adapt or develop validated effects-based models for use in mission-level modeling & simulation tools Validate system performance in close cooperation with test & integration engineers Work closely with AD&S teams to successfully integrate & deliver high-performance systems to our customers Manage subcontractors and/or internal development teams to define subsystem requirements and drive technical performance on schedule Communicate results in multiple forms internally and externally REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Active DoD TS Security Clearance required Communications, sensors, and effector domain expertise in one or more of Radar, EO/IR, RF, and EW systems Physics-based modeling and analysis of system performance in tool(s) of your choice 3+ years in payload integration and validation.

    5+ years in relevant Science and/or Engineering related field PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Knowledge of current and next-generation advanced communications, sensing, and effector systems and platforms Platform-level system trade and integration experience Advanced proficiency in analytical toolchains or languages (e.g., MATLAB, Python, C++, COMSOL, Ansys)


    Advanced communications experience (e.g., secure LPx line-of-sight, beyond line-of-sight, tactical data links) Advanced sensing domain experience (e.g., 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; Additionally, Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including:
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    roles, we offer top tier platinum coverage (medical, dental, vision) that are 100% covered by Anduril for you and 90% covered for your dependents.

    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.

    Additional work-life services, such as free legal and financial support, available to you as well.


    Daily Meals and Provisions:
    For many of our offices this means breakfast, lunch and fully stocked micro-kitchens.
    Relocation assistance (depending on role eligibility).401(k) retirement savings plan - both a traditional and Roth 401(k). (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.

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