Program Chief Engineer

Anduril Industries

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Work type: On-site
Location: Irvine, CA
Salary: $129,000–$171,000 / yr
Posted: today

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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 1882 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Program Chief Engineer

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The Program Chief Engineer role at our Irvine team offers an immediate impact on real-world operations within the defense and aerospace sectors. This senior position involves leading technical teams in developing and deploying autonomous systems, robotics, and software solutions to operational environments. Day-to-day responsibilities include managing complex projects, integrating sensor technologies, and overseeing computer vision systems. Candidates should have 4+ years of experience as a Chief Engineer or similar role, with expertise in client-facing program management and hands-on experience in rapid iteration test environments. Strong familiarity with robotics architecture and software development integration is essential, along with proven leadership skills in delivering hardware and software products to real-world settings.

Skills

Python C++ ROS Docker Kubernetes AWS CI/CD Git PostgreSQL MongoDB Linux UML DoDAF MVP

What you'll do

Lead technical program management for autonomous systems or robotics projects.
Ensure seamless integration of hardware and software products in real environments.
Manage a team of engineers to develop and deploy sensor integrations and computer vision systems.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to iterate rapidly on testing and development cycles.
Provide client-facing technical leadership in defense, national security, or aerospace domains.

What we're looking for

At least 4 years of experience in Chief Engineer or related roles.
Proven technical program management and systems engineering skills.
Experience leading technical teams in deploying hardware/software products.
Familiarity with robotics, sensor integrations, or computer vision systems.
Background in defense, national security, or aerospace domains preferred.
Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with software development.