Drimva

Anduril

Systems Engineer - Missile Defense

Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States +2 · Full-time · Posted Oct 23, 2026

Location
Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States
Huntsville, Alabama, United States
Huntsville, Alabama, United States
Experience
5+ years of relevant engineering experience.
Education
Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Physics, Electrical Engineering, or a related quantitative field.

About the job

Develop and verify missile-defense algorithms and system models, including sensor tracking, threat assignment, and fire-control scheduling.

What you'll do

  • Design algorithms for detection, tracking, discrimination, weapon-target assignment, sensor allocation, and fire-control scheduling.
  • Develop sensor-data ingestion, track-fusion, and threat-classification components.
  • Conduct sensitivity analyses and trade studies; build Python or C++ models and simulations for algorithm verification.

What they ask for

  • Active U.S. Secret security clearance that can be maintained.
  • Proficiency in Python and/or C++ for mathematical modeling and algorithm development.
  • Strong mastery of applied mathematics, physics, and programming.
  • Degree in Aerospace Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Physics, Electrical Engineering, or a related quantitative field.

Nice to have

  • Top Secret / SCI eligible.
  • Military or defense operations experience.

Tools

Python, C++, Windows, Linux, MATLAB

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First seen Oct 24, 2026 · Last verified Nov 5, 2026 (UTC)