Full-Time

Head of Hardware

Drones

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Anduril

Anduril

1,001-5,000 employees

Develops autonomous systems for defense applications

Compensation Overview

$252k - $378kAnnually

+ Equity Grants

Senior, Expert

No H1B Sponsorship

Newport Beach, CA, USA

Relocation benefits provided.

US Citizenship, US Top Secret Clearance Required

Category
Hardware Engineering
Electronic Hardware Engineering
Mechanical Hardware Engineering
Requirements
  • Strong engineering background from industry or academia, ideally in areas/fields such as Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or other engineering degree.
  • Ability to quickly understand and navigate complex systems and detailed requirements.
  • Capable of solving complex technical problems with little oversight.
  • Clear communication and organizational skills including documentation and training material.
  • Must be a US Citizen
Responsibilities
  • Own the team responsible for the development of all hardware components across the entirety of the Tactical Reconnaissance and Strike division portfolio.
  • Work closely to ensure appropriate staffing so that programs and the representative Chief Engineers are able to deliver on customer requirements.
  • Lead HW design reviews to ensure scalability of R&D design decisions.
  • Lead the technical execution of new systems that includes ground systems and Group 1-3 UAS systems design, fabrication, test, and productization.
  • Lead the long-term functional engineering team development roadmap to ensure we have the skillsets, capabilities and workflows to enable successful execution of current and future programs.
  • Collaborate across multiple teams to plan, build, and test complex functionality.
  • Coordinate with end-users, other operators, and customers to turn needs into features while balancing user experience with engineering constraints.
  • Partner closely with relevant business lines in areas of proposal capture, customer interface, resource planning, capital expenditures, and program schedules.
  • Work with senior leadership to ensure resource plans are adequate.
  • Directly support high-priority engineering efforts or programs that impact the division’s strategic goals.
Desired Qualifications
  • 15+ years of experience in a senior role leading air vehicle program from initial concept through test and delivery to sustainment with customers.
  • A desire to work on critical hardware designs in the tactical drone domain.
  • Experience with testing/validation leveraging FlatSats, Hardware-in-the-Loop testbeds through nominal and fault scenarios.
  • Exposure to UAS test procedures, standards, and campaigns for successful delivery of tactical air systems.
  • Experience creating teams and focusing them around a common vision.
  • Deep understanding and previous systems leadership of UAS systems design, employment, and sustainment.
  • Active security clearance preferred but not required

Anduril Industries develops autonomous systems for military and security applications, primarily serving government clients like the U.S. Department of Defense. Its main product, the Lattice platform, integrates various air, land, and sea vehicles for intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) missions, allowing them to operate together effectively. The company stands out by continuously innovating and integrating new technologies to maintain a competitive edge in the defense sector. Anduril's goal is to enhance defense capabilities by providing integrated security solutions across multiple domains.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

Series G

Total Funding

$6B

Headquarters

Orange, California

Founded

2017

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Increased demand for autonomous systems boosts Anduril's market potential.
  • Partnerships with tech giants enhance Anduril's AI integration capabilities.
  • Expansion of defense budgets in NATO countries supports Anduril's growth.

What critics are saying

  • Competition from companies like Scale AI threatens Anduril's market share.
  • Regulatory hurdles may challenge international collaborations with Mahindra Group.
  • Political scrutiny in the UK could impact Anduril's operations and reputation.

What makes Anduril unique

  • Anduril's Lattice platform integrates autonomous systems for seamless ISR missions.
  • The company offers a diverse range of air, land, and sea autonomous vehicles.
  • Anduril's focus on AI-driven ISR capabilities sets it apart in defense technology.

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Benefits

Full Family Health Coverage

16 Weeks Paid Leave for All Caregivers

Family Planning & Support

Incentivized Time Off

Mental Health Resources

Financial Planning

Unlimited Provisions

Professional Development

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

3%

1 year growth

4%

2 year growth

5%
Military Embedded Systems
Mar 7th, 2025
Loitering munitions for Ukraine to be supplied by Anduril UK under new deal

Anduril UK, a subsidiary of the U.S.-based Anduril Industries, is expanding its presence in the UK, aligning with the government's broader defense investment strategy.

CNBC
Mar 5th, 2025
Scale AI announces multimillion-dollar defense deal, a major step in U.S. military automation

"Thunderforge" is the DOD's flagship program and will work with Anduril, Microsoft and others to develop and deploy AI agents.

AIN Online
Mar 3rd, 2025
Manufacturing and Deliveries

Its engineering team is now partnered with Anduril to develop a hybrid VTOL aircraft that could support increased payload and range for military operations.

Orange County Business Journal
Feb 27th, 2025
Anduril Leases Property at Airport Near Columbus: WSYX

Anduril also plans to spend nearly $1 billion to set up a weapons-production factory known as Arsenal-1 nearby.

ABC 6
Feb 26th, 2025
Anduril to build facility at Rickenbacker International Airport

Anduril plans to build a $900 million facility in Pickaway County that will eventually employ 4,000 people.