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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.
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The Program Chief Engineer at Anduril will lead the technical vision and execution of the Dive-XL autonomous underwater system for a major US undersea defense program. This senior role involves defining the system's architecture, driving the technical roadmap, and ensuring engineering excellence across hardware, software, and operational domains. The candidate will oversee end-to-end development from requirements to deployment, manage complex integration challenges, and mentor high-performing teams while engaging with stakeholders and partners. Essential skills include deep expertise in autonomous underwater vehicle sub-domains like hydrodynamics, power systems, acoustics, navigation, autonomy, materials science, mechanical design, and software architectures. The role requires a Bachelor's or higher degree in relevant fields, 15+ years of experience in complex system development, and active US Secret Clearance.