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Control Systems Engineer

A defense technology company transforming U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology, powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system.
Lexington, MA, USA
$154,000 - $231,000
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Senior Software Engineer
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5+ years of experience
Defense · AI

Description For Control Systems Engineer

Anduril Industries is seeking a Control Systems Engineer to join their innovative defense technology team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work at the intersection of advanced technology and defense systems, focusing on the design and implementation of precision scanning and stabilization solutions for cutting-edge optical systems.

The position requires a skilled professional who will lead architecture decisions and system trades while managing complex engineering challenges. You'll be responsible for defining performance requirements, creating and managing error budgets, and ensuring system models are validated through rigorous testing. This role combines hands-on technical work with leadership responsibilities, as you'll be collaborating with interdisciplinary teams and serving as the Control Engineering subject matter expert.

The ideal candidate brings 5+ years of experience with complex electro-mechanical scanning and pointing systems, along with a strong educational background in Mechanical, Electrical, or Controls Engineering. Your expertise should span both hardware and software aspects of control systems, with demonstrated ability in rapid prototyping and system performance analysis.

Working at Anduril offers exposure to cutting-edge defense technology projects, powered by their AI-driven Lattice OS platform. The company provides an impressive benefits package including comprehensive healthcare, generous leave policies, professional development opportunities, and competitive compensation including equity grants. Located in Lexington, Massachusetts, this role offers the chance to work on meaningful projects that directly impact U.S. and allied military capabilities.

This position requires eligibility for a U.S. Secret security clearance and offers a competitive salary range of $154,000 to $231,000, along with equity and comprehensive benefits. If you're passionate about applying control systems expertise to solve complex defense technology challenges while working with a team of innovative professionals, this role presents an excellent opportunity for career growth and impact.

Last updated 15 days ago

Responsibilities For Control Systems Engineer

  • Lead architecture decisions, system trades, and design of precision scanning, pointing and line-of-sight stabilization solutions
  • Understand and derive sensor line-of-sight performance requirements
  • Create and manage pointing control and pointing knowledge error budgets
  • Function as the lead design engineer for scanning and line of sight control systems
  • Develop detailed system models that predict pointing, stabilization, and jitter performance
  • Analyze system pointing and stabilization performance
  • Develop and review test setups, procedures, and data
  • Work independently and collaborate with senior staff as Control Engineering subject matter expert

Requirements For Control Systems Engineer

  • BS in Mechanical, Electrical, or Controls Engineering, or related field
  • 5+ years of experience with complex electro-mechanical scanning and pointing systems
  • Demonstrated first principles approach to complex electro-mechanical problems
  • Experience with creating control hardware and software for optical systems
  • Experience with rapid prototyping of control systems
  • Expertise in estimation and control for linear and non-linear systems
  • Knowledge of image quality metrics and data analysis methods
  • Experience with control system performance using Matlab and Simulink
  • Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance

Benefits For Control Systems Engineer

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Mental Health Assistance
Parental Leave
401k
Relocation Benefits
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
  • Basic Life/AD&D and long-term disability insurance
  • Generous company holiday calendar and PTO
  • 16 weeks paid Caregiver & Wellness Leave
  • Family Planning & Parenting Support
  • Mental Health Resources
  • Professional development stipend
  • Daily Meals and Provisions
  • Company-funded commuter benefits
  • Relocation assistance
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan

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