Chief Engineer, Intelligence Systems

Anduril; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 191,000 - 253,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Anduril is seeking a Chief Engineer in Reston, Virginia, to provide senior technical leadership across defense projects. You will guide system development, mentor engineers, and maintain rigorous standards. The role requires a deep background in robotics and autonomous systems, with 12 years of experience and a Top Secret Clearance. The salary range is competitive, and the company offers comprehensive benefits to support employees' well-being and future. Travel up to 25% is expected to deploy capabilities at test ranges.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in autonomous systems, robotics, and defense applications.
• Experience in technical management, leading teams.
• Ability to maintain an active U.S. Top Secret Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead interdisciplinary teams to deliver integrated systems.
• Set technical vision and define system architecture.
• Mentor junior engineers and support local customer engagements.

Skills

Technical leadership

Systems integration

Software and hardware solutions

Mentorship

Root cause analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Robotics, Electrical Engineering, or related field

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 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 and 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.

Salary Range: $191,000 – $253,000 USD

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.