Deputy Chief Engineer

Anduril

Anduril

Washington, DC, USA
USD 206k-309k / year + Equity
Posted on Jul 17, 2025

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.

Anduril’s Connected Warfare team is seeking a Deputy Chief Engineer to join our team supporting Mission Command. The Mission Command area focuses on how Anduril’s Lattice software runs across the far edge to interconnect both Anduril and other systems to provide the ability to share data and task assets across the globe.

As a Deputy Chief Engineer, you will be responsible for delivering mission outcomes within Anduril programs by driving the design, definition and delivery of the edge data mesh using Lattice. Working through complicated disconnected and distributed edge computing scenarios that require solving complicated integration and edge. This role also includes working directly with customers to design solutions that enable them to meet critical mission needs with the Lattice Mesh.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

  • Drive technical strategy for Lattice mesh across contracts and and deployments to create a common fabric
  • Lead complicated customer exercises that will demonstrate capabilities in real world scenarios
  • Lead technical deep dives and definition of problems to enable solutions
  • Drive architecture and design of solutions that and create buy-in with customers
  • Write code that demonstrates the capabilities of the Lattice Mesh and integrates with customer solutions

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Proven customer-facing technical program management and/or systems engineering experience, preferably in the defense, national security, or aerospace domains
  • Proven experience leading a technical team of peers to field hardware or software products to real operating environments
  • Solid technical aptitude and an ability to understand technical designs, software development lifecycle, challenges and risks; ability to work closely and effectively with engineering teams.
  • Ability to work with internal and external stakeholders, across a wide range of technical comfort
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Must hold an active US Secret Clearance.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelor of Science degree in engineering, computer science, or related field preferred
  • Strong technical, analytical and quantitative skills with the ability to use data and metrics to back up assumptions, recommendations and drive decisions
  • Experience in rolling out potentially disruptive organizational process changes
  • Strong technical, analytical and quantitative skills with the ability to use data and metrics to back up assumptions, recommendations and drive decisions
  • Experience with tools like JIRA and Confluence
  • Holds an active US Top Secret Clearance

US Salary Range
$206,000$309,000 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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