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Systems Engineer, Electro Optical, Space

Anduril Industries · Costa Mesa, California, United States

Posted about 3 months ago

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
88 days
Anduril Industries's roles stay open a median of 103 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
No
1% of Anduril Industries's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at Anduril Industries
high
2263 stale, 67 reposted of 2,263 open
Hiring momentum
649 roles opened in the last 90 days
↓ down vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-11-14

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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.

Our read on this posting2.6out of 5
benefits
1/5
freshness
4/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
4/5
pay transparency
0/5

Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Anduril Industries as an employer.

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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