Costa Mesa, California, United States On-site Employment $191,000 - $253,000 USD

Anduril Industries is hiring a Staff Systems Engineer, M&A

About the Role

The role involves assessing technical systems during acquisition due diligence, guiding integration of engineering teams, and translating product roadmaps into scalable solutions.

Responsibilities

  • Evaluate target companies' technical infrastructure and system architectures
  • Lead technical assessments during merger and acquisition processes
  • Collaborate with engineering and product teams to align integration plans
  • Identify synergies between existing and acquired technologies
  • Document system capabilities and limitations of acquisition targets
  • Support due diligence with deep-dive analyses of software and hardware systems
  • Translate technical findings into executive summaries for leadership
  • Develop integration roadmaps for merging engineering operations
  • Ensure compliance with security and regulatory standards post-acquisition
  • Work cross-functionally to resolve technical dependencies
  • Advise on scalability and maintainability of acquired systems
  • Facilitate knowledge transfer between teams during transitions
  • Monitor integration milestones and technical deliverables
  • Provide input on retention of key engineering personnel
  • Assess risks related to technology stack compatibility
  • Recommend architectural improvements for long-term stability
  • Coordinate with legal and finance teams on technical aspects of deals
  • Maintain documentation of integration progress and challenges
  • Drive alignment between corporate strategy and engineering execution
  • Support post-merger reviews and performance evaluations

Nice to Have

  • Master's degree in engineering or related field
  • Prior experience in a defense or government contracting environment
  • Direct involvement in post-merger integration projects
  • Experience with autonomous systems or AI-driven platforms
  • Knowledge of supply chain and manufacturing integration
  • Leadership experience in technical strategy roles
  • Exposure to startup or venture-backed technology companies
  • Understanding of intellectual property assessment in tech deals
  • Experience managing technical consultants during due diligence
  • Familiarity with regulatory compliance in defense acquisitions

Compensation

Competitive salary and equity offered based on experience.

Work Arrangement

Hybrid work model with flexibility based on project needs.

Team

Part of the corporate strategy and integration team focused on technology assessment and post-deal execution.

Why This Role Matters

This position plays a critical role in shaping the future of technology integration through strategic acquisitions, ensuring technical soundness and long-term scalability of new capabilities.

What We Look For

We seek individuals who combine deep technical expertise with strategic thinking, capable of bridging engineering realities with business objectives during high-stakes transactions.

Available for qualified candidates.

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Anduril Industries
A defense technology company transforming military capabilities with advanced AI, autonomy, computer vision, and networking technology
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Job Details
Department Infrastructure Engineering
Category other
Posted 2 hours ago