Senior Systems Engineer - job 2 of 3

As a Senior Systems Engineer at Anduril Industries, you will be responsible for defining EO/IR system architectures, conducting various performance modeling, and leading experiments to validate system effectiveness. Your role will also involve overseeing small teams of engineers, engaging in lab-based and field-based work, and ensuring that our systems meet the highest performance standards.

To be considered for the Senior Systems Engineer position at Anduril Industries, candidates should possess a strong background in model development and validation relevant to remote sensing. You should have a proven track record in system design and development, strong laboratory skills, and proficiency with analytical tools like MATLAB or Python. The ability to obtain a U.S. Secret security clearance is also essential.

The Senior Systems Engineer will work on various projects focused on EO/IR systems across land, sea, and air applications. This includes developing new sensor architectures, conducting comprehensive performance evaluations, and leading the design and testing of advanced defense technology that has a significant impact on military capabilities.

While experience with EO/IR modeling software packages such as MODTRAN, SPIRITS, or AFSIM is preferred for the Senior Systems Engineer role at Anduril Industries, it is not strictly required. Applicants who have a strong foundation in model-based systems engineering and possess analytical capabilities will also be considered.

The team culture at Anduril Industries for the Senior Systems Engineer role emphasizes collaboration, innovation, and a commitment to excellence. As part of a highly interdisciplinary environment, you'll work alongside talented professionals who share a passion for creating impactful solutions in defense technology.

When answering this question, be specific about the projects you've worked on involving EO/IR sensor systems. Discuss your role, the technologies you used, and how your contributions impacted the project. Highlight any challenges you faced and how you overcame them.

In your response, provide a clear example highlighting your leadership skills. Include details about the challenge, how you gathered insights from your team, the steps you took to address the situation, and the outcomes of your efforts to guide the project successfully.

Be prepared to discuss your familiarity with tools such as MATLAB or Python, including specific tasks or projects where you employed these tools for modeling or data analysis. Explain how your use of these tools contributed to successful project outcomes.

Explain your methodology for system architecture definition, focusing on how you conduct trade analyses and manage requirements for complex projects. Illustrate with examples of how you've effectively made architectural decisions in past roles.

Discuss your experience in planning and executing hardware testing. Highlight specific tests you conducted, how you validated the performance of the systems you were working on, and any lessons learned that improved future testing efforts.

Share your experience with MBSE techniques, tools, and practices. Explain any relevant projects where you implemented MBSE and how it contributed to enhancing the development process, teamwork, and overall project outcomes.

Demonstrate your commitment to professional development by discussing specific resources, such as conferences, journals, or professional organizations, that you engage with to stay informed about trends and advancements in EO/IR sensor technology.

Discuss a combination of technical skills, such as model development and analysis, along with soft skills like teamwork, communication, and problem-solving. Provide examples from your experience illustrating these skills in action.

Emphasize the importance of tailoring your communication style to match the audience's technical background. Discuss techniques like using clear visuals, analogies, and avoiding jargon while maintaining the core message.

This is an opportunity for you to share your passion for the field. Reflect on how defense technology can create meaningful transformations and contribute to national security, and explain why that drives your enthusiasm to work in this sector.