Anduril Industries

Chief Architect, EW

Anduril Industries$191K — $253K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Experience with Electronic Warfare systems.
  • Experience leading design, development, and testing of RADAR systems and Electronic Counter Measures (ECM).
  • Proven ability to manage cross-functional engineering teams effectively.
  • Experience executing technical milestones such as Concept Review, PDR, and CDR.
  • In-depth knowledge of ECM architecture, signal processing, RF design principles.
  • Strong multitasking skills with the ability to manage larger programs or teams.
  • Ability to maintain an active U.S. Secret/Top Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the design and implementation of advanced algorithms for RWR/ECM systems.
  • Coordinate across various engineering disciplines to define and capture system requirements.
  • Collaborate with the Portfolio Chief Engineer to align technical architecture with overall technology roadmap.
  • Drive engineering standardization and optimize technical resource sharing across projects.
  • Guide the multidisciplinary engineering team in deploying next-generation capabilities.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive, competitive benefits package at little to no cost to employees.
  • Support in health and recovery initiatives.
  • Plans for future personal and professional development.
  • Investment in employee wellbeing and holistic support.
Full Job Description
POSITION OVERVIEW

As the Chief Architect, you will serve as the primary technical authority and engineering leader for Anduril's advanced RF, RADAR, and EW product lines. You will bridge the gap between high-level program management and deep-dive technical execution, guiding a multidisciplinary engineering team to design, test, and deploy next-generation capabilities. In this role, you will define the technical vision, manage engineering risks, and ensure our systems seamlessly integrate with Lattice OS to deliver unparalleled capabilities to the warfighter in record time.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
  • Technical Leadership: Serve as the chief engineer and technical authority, direct the design and implementation of system, sub-system, advanced algorithms and techniques for RWR/ECM systems within the program scope.
  • Coordinate across engineering disciplines to ensure the system requirements and design are properly and thoroughly defined, captured. and executed
  • Collaborate closely with the Portfolio Chief Engineer/Architect to align product architecture, program deliverables with the broader technology roadmap, drive engineering standardization, and optimize shared technical resources.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • Experience with Electronic Warfare systems.
  • Experience with leading engineering execution for design, development and test of RADAR- Electronic Support Measures (ESM) and Electronic Counter Measure (ECM).
  • Experience with leading and coordinating cross-functional engineering teams.
  • Experience executing technical millstones (Concept Review, SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR, etc.) and ensures readiness.
  • Deep understanding of ECM architecture-signal processing, M&S, SW/FW-techniques, RF/EE/Antenna design.
  • Excellent at balancing multiple projects at any given time and/or managing a larger team for a larger program.
  • Enthusiastic about both working with a team and executing some work individually (depending on program scope).
  • Some travel required.
  • Currently possesses and is able to maintain an active U.S. Secret/Top Secret security clearance.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • Masters or PhD degree in Electrical, Electronics, Computer Engineering, or related fields.
  • Experience with CUDA or GPU accelerated frameworks like cuSignal.
  • Familiar with deep learning algorithms. Experience with ML frameworks such as TensorFlow and PyTorch is a plus.
  • Experience with embedded devices, including FPGA, Nvidia Jetson, and Software Defined Radios.
  • Expertise in Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) and/or Inverse SAR (ISAR): Image formation, waveforms, phenomenology, modeling and simulation.


US Salary Range

$191,000-$253,000 USD

The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers; and are considered part of Anduril's total compensation package. Additionally, Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including:

Benefits

At Anduril, we invest in our people. Our comprehensive, competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees) ensures you're supported in health, recovery, and whatever comes next. For more information, Explore Our Benefits.

About Anduril Industries

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company that develops advanced systems for the military. The company was founded in 2017 by Palmer Luckey, Trae Stephens, and Matt Grimm, and has since grown to become a major player in the defense industry. Anduril's products include autonomous drones, surveillance systems, and other advanced technologies that are designed to enhance military capabilities. The company has received significant funding from investors and has partnerships with several major defense contractors. Anduril is headquartered in Mountain View, California.
Learn more about Anduril Industries
Size
200 employees
Industry
Founded
2017

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