Chief Engineer, Intel Systems

Anduril; Reston (VA); On-site; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans

Generous PTO with holiday closure

Annual reimbursement for professional development

Income protection insurance

Job summary

A leading defense technology company is seeking a Senior Technical Program Manager for its Discovery business line. This role involves overseeing technical progress across various engineering domains and bringing together multiple teams to achieve program goals. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, a background in engineering, and must maintain a U.S. Secret security clearance. This position offers a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Active U.S. Secret security clearance required.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience with complex hardware and software deployments.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted technical extension of engineering leadership.
• Maintain understanding of technical progress across business lines.
• Organize critical technical review meetings.

Skills

Communication skills

Engineering discipline understanding

Ability to travel

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree in Engineering

Job description

ABOUT THE JOB

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 TEAM

The Discovery team at Anduril is at the forefront of incubating and maturing high-potential, software-defined, AI-native offerings that meet the toughest, newest challenges across hardware, software, space, and cyber domains. We\'re the architects of mission autonomy and mesh networking, delivering scalable hardware solutions that meet some of the most urgent national security needs. By working hand-in-hand with elite teams in Perception, AI, Motion Planning, Hardware, Test Engineering, Space, Networking, and Vehicle hardware, we craft cutting-edge, end-to-end systems that redefine mission success.

COMPENSATION AND JOB LOCATION

We are looking for a Senior Technical Program Manager to join our rapidly growing Discovery business line in Costa Mesa, CA. This role is for one of Anduril’s most crucial programs of the coming years. The Global TPM will act as the Chief Engineer's and Head of Space Engineering's eyes and ears across all program facets, observing technical progress, identifying inter-LOE dependencies and communication gaps, and synthesizing information into actionable insights for senior technical leadership. This is a highly mobile, deeply technical, and exceptionally communicative role that requires a fundamental understanding of complex engineering challenges without direct ownership of technical design or engineering risk.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Serve as a direct, trusted, and technical extension of engineering leadership with internal and external stakeholders alike
• Continuously embed with, observe, and gain a fundamental understanding of the technical progress, critical paths, and emerging challenges within each contributing LOE and business line
• Develop and maintain a fundamental understanding of the intricate technical details and engineering challenges faced by each LOE/business line
• Proactively identify and bridge communication gaps, foster collaboration, and ensure seamless, accurate information flow between diverse across Space Systems, Hypersonics, Advanced Sensing, Propulsion, Hardware, and Software engineering teams
• Maintain a constant, accurate pulse on the technical health and integration status of the program across all LOEs/business lines
• Proactively identify and flag potential technical risks, integration challenges, and emerging issues for senior technical leadership review and action
• Organize and facilitate critical technical review meetings, integration sessions, and deep-dive discussions that bring together leads from different LOEs to ensure technical compatibility, shared understanding, and coherent progress

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Currently possesses and is able to maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance
• Bachelor\'s or Master\'s degree in an Engineering discipline (e.g., Aerospace, Electrical, Mechanical, Computer Science, Systems Engineering)
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with a proven ability to distill complex technical concepts, risks, and status into clear, actionable insights for both deeply technical and executive audiences
• Experience with the deployment and integration of sophisticated hardware and software systems - particularly for national security space systems
• Experience with building and leading cross-functional teams
• Experience serving DoD/IC customers and comfortable interfacing with key government stakeholders on a frequent basis
• Adaptive and introspective; willing to learn, teach, lead and follow
• Comfortable with setting and achieving goals in an amorphous environment
• Comfortable with working in limited resource environments
• Prior engineering work on space systems or missile defense systems is a plus
• Ability to travel up multiples times per quarter based on program needs

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Top Secret security clearance
• Exposure to advanced defense domains ranging from: satellites/spacecraft, missile defense, hypersonics, sensing hardware (terrestrial or space-based), propulsion systems, rocket motors, or advanced autonomy/AI applied to defense systems
• Experience operating in a staff-level technical advisor or liaison capacity to senior engineering leadership

BENEFITS AND REMARKS

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 experience and other factors. Additionally, Anduril offers equity grants and a comprehensive benefits package.

Healthcare Benefits

• US Roles: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you.
• UK & AUS Roles: We cover full cost of medical insurance premiums for you and your dependents.
• IE Roles: We offer an annual contribution toward your private health insurance for you and your dependents.

Additional Benefits

• Income Protection: Anduril covers life and disability insurance for all employees.
• Generous time off: PTO, with holiday closure in December; caregiver & wellness leave available.
• Family Planning & Parenting Support: Coverage for fertility treatments, adoption, and gestational carriers, plus planning resources.
• Mental Health Resources: 24/7 access to mental health resources, therapy, and life coaching; additional work-life services available.
• Professional Development: Annual reimbursement for professional development
• Commuter Benefits: Company-funded commuter benefits based on region
• Relocation Assistance: Available depending on role eligibility

Retirement Savings

• US Roles: Traditional 401(k), Roth, and after-tax options.
• UK & IE Roles: Pension plan with employer match.
• AUS Roles: Superannuation plan.

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