Anduril
Systems Engineer, Space Imaging
$146K–$194K
Waltham, Massachusetts, United States · Full-time · Posted Sep 24, 2026
About the job
Defines architectures and models, tests, and validates the performance of spaceborne EO/IR sensor systems.
What you'll do
- Conduct system architecture trade studies and develop physics-based sensor performance models and requirements.
- Develop prototype sensor systems and support laboratory, field, and flight testing; validate models against test data.
- Coordinate with hardware, software, mission teams, and stakeholders to integrate and deliver systems.
What they ask for
- Model development and validation in one or more remote-sensing domains.
- Experience designing and developing systems from concept through test and customer delivery.
- Strong laboratory skills, including rapid prototyping and design of experiments, and familiarity with opto-electrical test equipment.
- Must be able to obtain and hold a U.S. security clearance; willing to travel to test sites as needed.
Nice to have
- Experience with space sensors and systems.
- Experience with EO/IR modeling software such as MODTRAN, SPIRITS, or AFSIM.
Pay
$146,000 — $194,000 USD (base salary)
Tools
MATLAB, Python, MODTRAN, SPIRITS, AFSIM, LiDAR, EO/IR, Radar
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