# Staff Systems Engineer, Software Defined Weapons Optic at Anduril

- Company: Anduril
- What the company does: Anduril Industries builds advanced autonomous systems and defense technology to protect US and allied forces. Creating the future of national security through AI, robotics, and cutting-edge engineering. Backed by General Catalyst, Lightspeed and a16z.
- Company website: https://www.anduril.com/
- Type: Startups
- Level: Senior
- Location: Costa Mesa, California, United States
- Work setup: On-site
- Posted: 2026-10-14
- Apply by: 2026-11-28
- Apply: https://boards.greenhouse.io/andurilindustries/jobs/5265744007?gh_jid=5265744007&utm_source=1752vc&utm_medium=careers
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/anduril-staff-systems-engineer-software-defined-weapons-optic/

## About the role

We're seeking a dynamic Staff Systems Engineer who can break the mold and redefine how we develop mission-critical counter-UAS systems at the tactical edge. This project is a complex, multi-domain product — tightly coupling precision optics, computer vision, embedded compute, actuators, laser subsystems, and kinetic effector integration into a single warfighter-portable anti-UAV system. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

## What they're looking for

- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Robotics, Aerospace Engineering, Physics, or another technical discipline
- 8+ years of systems engineering experience, preferably with exposure to rapid product development environments
- Track record of delivering complex multi-domain electro-mechanical systems — ideally spanning optics, sensors, actuators, embedded compute, and software
- Experience leading cross-functional teams to deliver against aggressive schedules
- Hands-on prototyping, troubleshooting, and integration experience — comfortable moving between CAD, lab bench, and field test
- Experience owning verification and validation across the full product lifecycle, including environmental qualification (shock, vibration, thermal, sealing)

Tags: Connected Warfare : Warfighter Systems...

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