Defense Tech
Aurelius SystemsAurelius Systems | Defense Tech | San Francisco | ONSITE
We fuse AI, robotics, and directed energy for autonomous cUAS. We build laser weapons to shoot down drones — autonomous, edge-deployed directed energy systems for counter-UAS. VC-backed by General Catalyst, ~12 engineers and ~18 employees total, weekly field tests on our own 400-acre private range in NorCal + Detroit office.
We believe our work has consequential impact. Our mission is to build the most capable, low-cost, highly manufacturable laser defense systems ever created. We operate with extreme dedication to mission, each other, and our values of hard work, stewardship, and clear communication. We value individuals who work hard, are creative, and enjoy building and breaking things.
Open roles (all SF, onsite, full-time + equity):
Business Operations Associate | $90K–$120K
Sr. ML Engineer, Perception | $190K–$222K
Sr. Robotics Software Engineer, Controls | $140K–$180K
Lead, Forward Deployed Engineer (FDE) | $160K–$210K
Sr. Robotics Software Engineer | $185K–$235K
Electrical Engineer | $130K–$170K
U.S. Persons only (ITAR export control). See all 20 open roles + apply: https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/aureliussystems
Feel free to reach out directly at alfredo@aureliussystems.us — include your resume and the role you're interested in!
Alfredo – Head of Talent @ Aurelius Systems
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