Principal Solution Architect - ArsenalOS

Anduril; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 204,000 - 306,000; Full time

Job summary

Anduril Industries is seeking an experienced Solutions Architect to lead complex projects across various domains, ensuring integration and effectiveness in technology solutions. This role involves collaboration with multiple teams and a strong focus on enhancing production capabilities within the defense technology sector.

Benefits

Platinum Healthcare Benefits

Generous PTO plans

16 weeks of paid Caregiver & Wellness Leave

Mental Health Resources

401(k) retirement savings plan

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in software solutions for hardware development lifecycle.
• Expertise in Sys Eng, Design Eng, and Configuration Management.
• Proven track record of leading complex system-centric projects.

Responsibilities

• Own complex projects requiring cross-domain leadership.
• Assist teams in understanding consequences of decisions.
• Maintain understanding of trends and help identify solutions.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Collaboration skills

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 TEAM:

The Business Systems team is responsible for building and improving the many systems and internal technologies that enables Anduril to accomplish its mission. Anduril’s supply chain, accounting, sales & growth, field maintenance, manufacturing, and many more teams rely on the technology built and maintained by us. We work across the company to ensure we have the tools and capabilities necessary for mission success.

ABOUT THE JOB:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Solutions Architect to join our team. This will be a unique role, as it’s purpose is to intentionally cross the boundaries of the many teams within Business Systems and the broader Corporate Technology (CIO) department to help prevent siloed thinking and building point solutions across the broader hardware development lifecycle. You will be working with the Business Systems teams that own solution development for specific domains like Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, Hardware Engineering, Systems Engineering, etc. to help them “connect the dots” and integrate their respective roadmaps to ensure we are meeting the needs not just of those teams’ immediate stakeholders, but also for the broader business. You will champion critical “substrates” that span all domains, like traceability, faster feedback loops, change management, product maturity, and digital threads.

WHAT YOU"LL DO:

• Take ownership of complex projects that span multiple domains/systems that require a single threaded leader to organize and drive
• Assist domain-focused teams as they develop solutions by helping them understand 2nd and 3rd order consequences of their decisions and help them evolve their products to serve additional use cases
• Be a “voice of the other customers” within domain-specific reviews to articulate what the needs are for teams who aren’t immediately executing workflows but reliant on the data/outcomes of those workflows
• Infuse teams with domain expertise based on your experiences with the hardware development lifecycle, with a focus on traceability, process maturity, and change management
• Partner with other solution architects within CorpTech to enable stronger end-to-end thinking inclusive of impacts to finance, accounting, sales, and other domains that are not directly a part of the product development lifecycle but highly intertwined with it
• Work with business partnership leadership to help them understand how Anduril’s internal tech stack is iterating and evolving to serve the needs across domains
• Maintain a deep understanding of emerging trends and best practices, help domain teams identify and select solutions (both buy and build) that will support Anduril’s continued efforts at scaled production for years into the future

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 10+ years of experience with software solutions that span the hardware development lifecycle (PLM, CAD, CAM, Requirements Management, SysML, ERP, MES, QMS, MRO, etc.) at manufacturing companies (Aerospace, Defense, Automotive preferred) to help solve companies’ scaled production challenges
• Expertise on the domains involved in the hardware development lifecycle (Sys Eng, Design Eng, Configuration Management, Manufacturing, Planning, Supply Chain, Sustainment, Quality) and their processes and workflows, and how those translate to capabilities within previously mentioned systems
• Strong understanding of the importance of digital threads, enterprise change management, traceability, and how the various domains involved in the hardware development lifecycle interact with each other and depend on each other’s workflows and data
• Proven track record of leading complex system-centric projects from conception to completion.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions
• Ability to work at an extremely fast-paced startup where decisions must be made quickly and correctly
• Ability to decompose complicated problems into tangible step-by-step efforts, with the ability to figure out what problems must be solved now vs. later
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Must be able to travel up to 25% of the time
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. security clearance

US Salary Range

$204,000—$306,000 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 the interview process. If you are someone passionate about working on problems that have a real-world impact, we'd love to hear from you!

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