Job Description

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 centurys most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Andurils 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.

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 centurys most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Andurils 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.

We are looking for a Chief Engineer to own and drive Cross-Domain Solutions (CDS) within the Connected Warfare Division.

The Connected WarfareDivision builds systems to support global command and control missions. We create joint, time sensitive, multi domain, ubiquitous, connected mesh ecosystems. Our ecosystem enables connected warfare with disproportional impact by connecting every robot, human, and sensor in every domain, bringing together hundreds of thousands of end points across the globe. We are the substrate that provides the source of truth for time sensitive decision, effectively transforming the way that militaries close kills chains and enable mission autonomy.

As a Chief Engineer, you will own major product investments overseeing problems involving networking, systems integration, software product architecture, security, and more, while making pragmatic engineering tradeoffs to balance the art of the possible with near-term business priorities. You will help spin up greenfield development on critical strategic projects and drive overall area strategy, working directly with customers and partners to design and deliver solutions that enable them to meet mission needs. You will be responsible for delivering mission outcomes within Anduril programs by driving the design, definition, and delivery of products enabling the Lattice Mesh, working through distributed edge compute & networking scenarios that require deep technical and operational insight.

WHAT YOULL DO

• Drive technical strategy for Cross-Domain Solutions across contracts, engineering teams, and product delivery
• Own execution for CDS capabilities across internal functions, external partnerships, and customer relationships
• Own accreditation for CDS products and solutions and compliance with relevant policies
• Drive architecture and design of solutions that create buy-in with customers while pushing the state-of-the-art forward for Anduril and our customers mission
• Lead technical deep dives and definition of problems to enable solutions, creating clear product requirements and roadmaps, definitions of success, and execution plans
• Represent the business and product / capability area directly with customers, pushing our solutions and business forward to meet current and future need
• Deliver well-architected systems that reduce the complexity and cost of operation while enabling future growth
• Champion rigorous engineering and product process to deliver reliable and maintainable capabilities that can be deployed and scaled to meet customer needs
• Collaborate across multiple teams to plan, build, and test complex functionality

CORE REQUIREMENTS

• Active DoD TS Security Clearance required
• Deep experience with Cross-Domain Solution design, delivery, and operation
• Direct knowledge and familiarity with with NSA RTB standards, accreditation processes, and past experience working with NCDSMO
• Broad knowledge of network security and operational requirements specific to government defense systems and air-gapped environments such as SIPR and JWICS
• Deep knowledge of applicable government policies, regulations, accreditation / authorities processes, and establishing & maintaining compliance
• Direct technical experience with concepts and approaches for things like Zero Trust, high-assurance security, low-latency networking, and multi-enclave architectures
• Strong engineering background from industry or school, ideally in areas/fields such as Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Mathematics, or Physics
• 10+ years working with secure networking, software, and CDS
• Ability to quickly understand and navigate complex systems and established code bases

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience building distributed systems that operate in disconnected scenarios
• Previous experience leading / owning product management and strategy for HW and SW products
• Previous experience directly managing product engineering across disciplines
• Ability to demonstrate capabilities and communicate across a wide range of technical and executive leadership levels and drive understanding
• Experience leveraging modeling and simulation environments for distributed systems operating in non-standard networking conditions
• Familiarity with modern build and deployment tooling (e.g., NixOS, Terraform)
• Familiarity with industry standard cloud platforms (AWS, Azure) and software infrastructure fundamentals (networking, security, distributed systems)
• Professional software development lifecycle experience using tools such as version control, CI/CD systems, etc.
• Familiarity with industry standard monitoring, logging, and data management tools and best practices

US Salary Range

$228,000$342,000 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:

• Platinum Healthcare Benefits:For U.S. roles, we offer comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you.
  • For UK roles, Private Medical Insurance (PMI): Anduril will cover the full cost of the insurance premium for an employee and dependents.
  • For AUS roles, Private health plan through Bupa: Coverage is fully subsidized by Anduril.
• Basic Life/AD&D and long-term disability insurance 100% covered by Anduril, plus the option to purchase additional life insurance for you and your dependents.
• Extremely generous company holiday calendar including a holiday hiatus in December, and highly competitive PTO plans.
• 16 weeks of paid Caregiver & Wellness Leave to care for a family member, bond with your baby, or tend to your own medical condition.
• Family Planning & Parenting Support: Fertility (eg, IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carrier coverage with additional benefits and resources to provide support from planning to parenting.
• Mental Health Resources: We provide free mental health resources 24/7 including therapy, life coaching, and more. Additional work-life services, such as free legal and financial support, available to you as well.
• A professional development stipend is available to all Andurilians.
• Daily Meals and Provisions: For many of our offices this means breakfast, lunch and fully stocked micro-kitchens.
• Company-funded commuter benefits available based on your region.
• Relocation assistance (depending on role eligibility).
• 401(k) retirement savings plan - both a traditional and Roth 401(k). (US roles only)

The recruiter assigned to this role can share more information about the specific compensation and benefit details associated with this role during the hiring process.

Anduril is an equal-opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. The Anduril team is made up of incredibly talented and unique individuals, who together are disrupting industry norms by creating new paths towards the future of defense technology. All qualified applicants will be treated with respect and receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, uniform service, Veteran status, age, or any other protected characteristic per federal, state, or local law, including those with a criminal history, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the CA Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. We actively encourage members of recognized minorities, women, Veterans, and those with disabilities to apply, and we work to create a welcoming and supportive environment for all applicants throughout]]>

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