Systems Engineer, Electro Optical, Space
Anduril Industries · Costa Mesa, California, United States
Posted about a month ago
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 30 days Anduril Industries's roles stay open a median of 45 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 1% of Anduril Industries's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Anduril Industries
- high 1390 stale, 67 reposted of 2,263 open
- Hiring momentum
- 3233 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
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About this role
As an Electro Optical System Engineer on Anduril's Space team, you will integrate electro-optical payloads on spacecraft from concept through on-orbit execution. Your role involves performance modeling, design reviews, and hands-on testing in optical laboratories, while collaborating with various engineering disciplines to ensure successful payload development and integration.
- benefits
- 1/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
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What you need
- Strong engineering background in Systems Engineering, Physics, Mechanical Engineering, or Electrical Engineering
- Experience with assembly, integration, and testing of space payload flight hardware
- Deep understanding of optical test equipment and methodologies
- Experience with advanced payload analyses and laboratory measurements
- Ability to solve complex technical problems with minimal oversight
- Clear communication and organizational skills
Nice to have
- Experience with ImageJ, Python, MATLAB
- Experience with optical test equipment from industry leaders
- Experience with stray light and depth of focus analyses
- Experience with optical modeling tools
- Experience with RF payload design and testing
Worth weighing
- No specific information on the company's culture or team dynamics is provided
- The salary range is broad and may vary significantly based on various factors
- The role requires a U.S. Secret security clearance which may limit some candidates
- Hands-on experience in optical laboratories is emphasized, which may not appeal to all candidates
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Listed by Anduril Industries on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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