Senior Systems Engineer, Maritime

Quincy · Quincy, MA (QCY-01) · USD 166,000-220,000 · 7+ years experience · Full-time · Posted Sep 21, 2026

At a glance

Anduril Industries is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to join the Maritime team in Quincy, MA.
The role involves designing and supporting the integration of various subsystems for the next generation of Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs).
You will work closely with program leadership and cross-functional departments to solve hard problems and ensure overall system performance meets required specifications.

Own cross-functional coordination between the program and internal support groups (production, platform tooling), shifting the team from reactive to proactive interfacing
Establish and maintain configuration management practices that enable rapid iteration without sacrificing rigor
Lead requirements generation, analysis, and verification - finding the middle ground between structure and speed, with strong justification for any technical adjustments
Drive qualification testing, design-build-test (DBT), integration verification, and acceptance testing activities
Perform root cause and corrective action analysis for issues found during integration and test; adjust manufacturing test procedures as needed
Maintain vehicle architecture documentation, interface definitions, and traceability across the product lifecycle
Work across business lines and product teams to build consensus, minimize silos, and align on shared objectives
Support sea operations, strategic technical planning, risk management, and proposal efforts as needed

7+ years in systems engineering, integration & test, or platform architecture
Electromechanical hardware experience; able to troubleshoot across mechanical, electrical, and software boundaries
Demonstrated skill in root cause and corrective action methodologies
Software literacy: can read and analyze code (Rust, Python, or C), understand dependencies, and engage in systematic analysis
Experience working within requirements frameworks—with the judgment to adapt them and the discipline to justify changes
Strong cross-functional collaborator: builds consensus, understands others’ processes, compromises between competing priorities
Excellent communication and organizational skills; brings structure to ambiguous, fast-paced environments
Eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance
Ability to travel ~10%

Experience with qualification testing, DBT cycles, or configuration management for products transitioning to production
Background in robotics, autonomous systems, medical devices, or high-volume electromechanical products
Defense experience is welcome but not required
Proficiency with data analysis tools (Python, MATLAB, R, SQL) or requirements management software (e.g., JAMA)
Experience with Linux, command line interfaces, and software debugging

Highly competitive equity grants included in the majority of full time offers
Top-tier benefits for full-time employees including support in health and recovery