Chief Engineer, Intelligence Systems

Anduril Industries

Reston, United States
Base: $191,000 - $253,000 usd; bonus/equity: highl...
On-site
Active u.s. top secret clearance required
12+ years in autonomous systems and robotics
Lead inter-disciplinary engineering teams
Anduril is transforming military capabilities by bringing cutting-edge autonomy, AI, and computer vision technology to the defense industry

Job Summary

  • Anduril is transforming military capabilities by bringing cutting-edge autonomy, AI, and computer vision technology to the defense industry.
  • The Chief Engineer provides senior technical leadership, establishes engineering standards, and acts as a critical partner in customer engagement.
  • The role includes competitive equity grants and top-tier benefits available at little to no cost to employees.

Matching Summary

Anduril is transforming military capabilities by bringing cutting-edge autonomy, AI, and computer vision technology to the defense industry.

Salary

Base: $191,000 - $253,000 USD; Bonus/Equity: Highly competitive equity grants included; Benefits: Comprehensive package available at little to no cost

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Active U.S. Top Secret Clearance required
  • 12+ years in autonomous systems and robotics
  • Lead inter-disciplinary engineering teams
  • Define system architecture and technical vision
  • Payload and sensor integration experience

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with SITL and HITL simulation environments
  • Field deployment experience in foreign locations
  • Mentoring junior engineers to tenure-appropriate levels
  • Root cause analysis of complex system failures

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Robotics, or Electrical Engineering
  • Minimum 12 years of experience in defense applications
  • Must possess and maintain active U.S. Top Secret Clearance
  • Proven experience leading software and hardware integration programs
  • U.S. Citizenship implied by clearance requirement

Work Rights

Must have US citizenship (implied by Top Secret Clearance)

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