Chief Engineer, Intelligence Systems

Anduril

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• Lead cross-functional engineering teams (software, hardware, robotics, test & evaluation) to develop and deliver integrated autonomous systems for defense and intelligence applications • Establish technical vision, system architecture, and engineering standards while making critical decisions that impact product design, program execution, and company strategy • Manage technical troubleshooting through root cause analysis, mentor junior engineers, and serve as primary technical expert for customer engagement and on-site deployments • Requires active Top Secret clearance, bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Robotics/Electrical Engineering, and minimum 12 years in autonomous systems, robotics, and defense with proven technical leadership experience • Travel up to 25% of the time to Anduril test ranges and customer sites; experience with payload integration, sensor fusion, UAS systems, and rapid field deployment highly valued

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century’s most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Anduril’s family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a realtime, 3D command and control center. As the world enters an era of strategic competition, Anduril is committed to bringing cutting-edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years.

ABOUT THE JOB

A Chief Engineer at Anduril provides senior technical leadership and oversight on products across major defense projects. They establish technical direction and engineering standards for significant system developments. They make critical technical decisions that impact product design, accompanying project execution, program success and company strategy. They are also a critical partner in customer engagement and management, and can act as a co-lead with the Program Manager. Chief Engineers are seen as the responsible party for their products, and are held accountable for technical delivery & safety.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

Lead inter-disciplinary team (e.g., Software, Hardware, Robotics, T&E) to develop and deliver integrated systems for multi-purpose missions.
Set technical vision and define system architecture to guide overarching development efforts
Establish and maintain best practices for system development, including software standards, code reviews, configuration management, build processes, testing, etc.
Triage issues, conduct root cause analysis of failures, and coordinate next steps with engineering teams
Mentor junior engineers and ensure technical team is professionally developing at tenure-appropriate levels
Support local engagements with the local customer as the technical SME
Travel up to 25% of time to build, test, and deploy capabilities at Anduril test ranges and customer-directed sites

CORE REQUIREMENTS

Currently possesses and is able to maintain an active U.S. Top Secret Clearance
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Robotics, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field
A minimum of 12 years of experience in autonomous systems, robotics, and defense applications within the intelligence or defense communities
Experience in a technical management/engineering role, leading teams to integrate software and hardware solutions.
Experience developing and executing complex technical programs to include

Payload, sensor integration
Navigation / Autonomy
Networking / Communications
Optical sensing, radar, RF, EW
UAS Systems

Systems Architecture - Payload integration level (Delivered the systems specifically)
Rapid integration timeline and field testing/field deployment

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience with SITL and HITL simulation environments and the execution of comprehensive testing programs
Experience deploying technical solutions in the field both foreign and domestic

US Salary Range

$191,000—$253,000 USD

The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers; and are considered part of Anduril's total compensation package. Additionally, Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including:

Benefits

At Anduril, we invest in our people. Our comprehensive, competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees) ensures you’re supported in health, recovery, and whatever comes next. For more information, Explore Our Benefits.

Protecting Yourself from Recruitment Scams

Anduril is committed to maintaining the integrity of our Talent acquisition process and the security of our candidates. We've observed a rise in sophisticated phishing and fraudulent schemes where individuals impersonate Anduril representatives, luring job seekers with false interviews or job offers. These scammers often attempt to extract payment or sensitive personal information.

To ensure your safety and help you navigate your job search with confidence, please keep the following critical points in mind:

No Financial Requests: Anduril will never solicit payment or demand personal financial details (such as banking information, credit card numbers, or social security numbers) at any stage of our hiring process. Our legitimate recruitment is entirely free for candidates.
Please always verify communications:
- Direct from Anduril: If you receive an email from one of our recruiters, it will only come from an @anduril.com address.
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Exercise Caution with Unsolicited Outreach: If you receive any communication that appears suspicious, contains grammatical errors, or makes unusual requests, do not engage. Always confirm the sender's email domain is @anduril.com before providing any personal information or clicking on links.
What to Do If You Suspect Fraud: Should you encounter any questionable or fraudulent outreach claiming to be from Anduril, please report it immediately to contact@anduril.com. Your proactive caution is invaluable in protecting your personal information and upholding the security and trustworthiness of our recruitment efforts.

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Company:
Anduril
Location:
Reston, Virginia, United States
Job Type:
Full-Time
Experience Level:
Executive
Source:
Greenhouse
Status:
Active

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