This role pays more than
99%
of similar roles. Most pay
$146,500–$203,962
— the shaded band above.
At the midpoint, this role pays about
$294k
versus about
$175k
for comparable roles.
Based on 240 similar postings.
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About Anduril Industries
Anduril Industries is a defense technology company that builds advanced hardware and software systems for national security, including autonomous drones, surveillance systems, and the Lattice AI command platform.
Anduril Industries currently has
1697 open roles
on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs
$146,000–$194,000
across 1504 roles with salary data.
Chief Engineer, Tactical Recon and Strike joins the Tactical Recon & Strike team to develop aerial small drones and associated deployment equipment. This role involves leading technical execution from initial design through fabrication, testing, and production for products like Altius, Anvil, Bolt, and Ghost. The individual will manage cross-functional teams, define product milestones, conduct in-field testing, and oversee verification and validation plans. Key responsibilities include managing engineering risks, coordinating prototype fabrication, and developing systems that support expeditionary operations and modular sensor expansion. The role requires expertise in electrical, controls, software, mechanical engineering, and mechatronic design. Candidates must possess a deep understanding of aerodynamics, inertial measurement units, control actuation servos, and sensor physics. This position addresses the technical challenge of creating robust, cost-effective systems for military use while ensuring seamless integration between hardware and software components.
Systems Engineering
Robotics
UAV
Aerodynamics
Avionics
Control Theory
Software Development
Electrical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Data Analysis
Prototyping
Electronics Troubleshooting
Python
MATLAB
Systems Engineering
robotic s
Distributed Systems
IP-Based Networks
Simulation
Rapid Prototyping
System Architecture
Aerospace Engineering
Electrical Engineering