Chief Engineer, Tactical Recon and Strike

12+ years of direct experience in a senior role leading system design and development from initial concept through test and delivery to customers

Basic understanding of Aerodynamics, Inertial Measurement Units (IMUs), Control Actuation Servos, and how those disciplines relate to overall system performance.

Experience with data analysis, rapid prototyping, and early-stage customer deployment

Hands-on build and prototyping of complex robotic systems

Familiarity with concepts of mechatronic design, firmware + software system design, sensor physics, tracking & calibration, and data-backed decision making.

Ability to engage technically with mechanical, electrical, firmware, sensors, and robotics software leads

$254,000

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$336,000 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:

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.

As a Chief Engineer at Anduril, you will be a pivotal force in the Tactical Recon & Strike division, working on cutting-edge products like Altius, Anvil, Bolt, and Ghost.

This role demands a tenacious problem-solver with a cross-functional background in electrical engineering, controls engineering, software engineering, mechanical engineering, and small drone systems development.

You will drive the technical direction, ensure robust product design, and guide cross-functional teams to deliver critical capabilities that empower our mission.

Lead technical execution from vision & initial design, through fabrication, test and production

Develop systems that support expeditionary operation, intuitive setup and use by warfighters, and modular expansion of sensors

Setup trades to enable exploration of early designs while working closely with technical SMEs and Business Development teams to find the right solution for current and future gaps in capability

Anduril’s Tactical Recon & Strike (TRS) is a division with two missions: 1) build highly capable autonomous drones, and 2) build solid rocket motors at scale. We transform products like Ghost, Anvil, Bolt, and Altius from early concepts into fully operational capabilities by partnering closely with specialist engineering, operations, and production teams. Through our Anduril Rocket Motor Systems (RMS) team, we design and manufacture solid rocket motors using advanced materials, proprietary formulations, and high-volume production methods—delivering safe, reliable propulsion systems that support a wide range of mission requirements. TRS hires software engineers & hardware engineers, who are excited to build across a diverse and powerful portfolio—from autonomous aerial systems to high-performance solid rocket motors. Our teams contribute to highly capable autonomous robotics systems and propulsion products that operate reliably in the most demanding mission environment.