This role pays more than
78%
of similar roles. Most pay
$160,000–$214,000
— the shaded band above.
At the midpoint, this role pays about
$222k
versus about
$187k
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
884 open roles
on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs
$166,000–$220,000
across 854 roles with salary data.
Lead Hardware Engineer
As part of the Imaging team, the Lead Hardware Engineer oversees the technical execution, architecture, and engineering for the ladar product line. This role involves managing the transition of high-precision active electro-optical systems from early prototypes through manufacturing development into high-rate production. You will lead a small team to manage hardware across mechanical, electrical, optical, and test disciplines while overseeing New Product Introduction processes and hardware sustainment. Key responsibilities include conducting trade studies for land, sea, air, and space applications, designing ruggedized test equipment, and defining verification metrics for extreme environments. The role requires expertise in electromechanical systems, active sensing, and high-precision pointing architectures. You will utilize skills in performance modeling, supply chain coordination, and environmental testing to solve complex problems involving electro-optical and infrared sensor data integration.
Computer Vision
AI
Autonomy
Networking
Embedded Systems
Optical Systems
Infrared Systems
Hardware-Software Systems
Systems Engineering
Program Management
Manufacturing