Chief Engineer, Intelligence Systems

Anduril Industries

Reston, United States
Base: $191,000 - $253,000 usd; bonus/equity: highl...
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Lead inter-disciplinary engineering teams
Define system architecture for defense products
Establish software and hardware development standards
** Anduril Industries is seeking a Chief Engineer for Intelligence Systems in Reston, Virginia, to provide technical leadership across major defense projects. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in autonomous systems and a strong technical management background, with a focus on integrating software and hardware solutions for military applications. **

Job Summary

  • Anduril Industries is transforming U.S. military capabilities by integrating advanced autonomy, AI, and computer vision into defense systems.
  • The Chief Engineer provides senior technical leadership, establishes system architecture, and acts as a critical partner in customer engagement alongside the Program Manager.
  • This role offers competitive equity grants and top-tier benefits while requiring travel up to 25% for field testing and deployment.

Matching Summary

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** Anduril Industries is seeking a Chief Engineer for Intelligence Systems in Reston, Virginia, to provide technical leadership across major defense projects. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in autonomous systems and a strong technical management background, with a focus on integrating software and hardware solutions for military applications. **

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

  • Lead inter-disciplinary engineering teams
  • Define system architecture for defense products
  • Establish software and hardware development standards
  • Conduct root cause analysis of system failures
  • Mentor junior engineers to appropriate levels
  • Deploy capabilities at test ranges and customer sites

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with SITL and HITL simulation environments
  • Track record of rapid field deployment timelines
  • Strong customer engagement and management skills
  • Background in strategic competition military contexts

Key Requirements

  • Active U.S. Top Secret Clearance required
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Robotics, or Electrical Engineering
  • Minimum 12 years experience in autonomous systems and defense applications
  • Proven experience leading technical management and engineering roles
  • Demonstrated delivery of complex payload and sensor integration programs

Work Rights

Must have active U.S. Top Secret Clearance

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