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System Engineer, Electrical Integration - Edge Compute and Communications

Anduril - Costa Mesa, CA, United States - Hybrid - posted 2026-08-07

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Salary: USD 112,000 - 194,000 / annual

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company transforming U.S. and allied military capabilities through advanced technology. The company develops unmanned aerial systems (UAS) platforms including Anvil, Altius, and Ghost, powered by Lattice OS—an AI-powered operating system for real-time command and control. These systems operate autonomously in remote environments with limited user input, requiring exceptional reliability and sophisticated autonomy stacks. As a System Engineer for Electrical Integration, you will support the design and development of next-generation flight vehicles and edge compute/communications systems. You'll work within a cross-functional team spanning hardware engineers, software developers, and product managers to define requirements, architect solutions, and drive complex electro-mechanical and aero-performance design trades. Key responsibilities include: - Leading end-to-end solution development by collaborating across functions to define requirements and system architecture - Designing, developing, and maintaining system components meeting functional and performance requirements in complex distributed environments - Conducting thorough testing and debugging to ensure reliability, scalability, and resilience - Ensuring seamless integration of electrical, software, and hardware components - Defining and documenting engineering processes while maintaining quality and regulatory standards - Supporting the full product lifecycle from development through production and sustainment You'll leverage simulation and rapid prototyping to drive design decisions, work in Agile/Scrum environments, and develop automated test frameworks. The role requires hands-on prototyping, troubleshooting, and build experience with complex robotic systems, familiarity with systems modeling tools (Cameo), and scripting capability (Python, MATLAB). You'll travel domestically up to 25% for test planning and execution, with primary work at the Costa Mesa headquarters. Required: 2–6 years in electrical, aerospace, or systems engineering; security clearance eligibility; strong communication and organizational skills; commitment to collaborative culture.

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