This role pays more than
51%
of similar roles. Most pay
$170,000–$212,718
— the shaded band above.
At the midpoint, this role pays about
$192k
versus about
$191k
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.
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 conduct trade studies, manage multidisciplinary designs, and oversee integration and testing for land, sea, air, and space applications. Key responsibilities include defining hardware architecture, selecting components, designing ruggedized test equipment, and managing New Product Introduction processes. The role requires expertise in mechanical, electrical, optical, and test engineering disciplines to ensure system reliability in extreme environments. You will utilize skills in performance modeling, environmental testing, and supply chain coordination to solve complex problems involving active sensing systems and high-precision pointing architectures for defense applications.
Computer Vision
AI
Autonomy
Networking
Embedded Systems
Optical Systems
Infrared Systems
Hardware-Software Systems
Systems Engineering
Product Management
Program Management
Manufacturing