Staff Solutions Architect & Engineer, Anduril Labs (Spectrum)

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century’s most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Anduril’s family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a realtime, 3D command and control center. As the world enters an era of strategic competition, Anduril is committed to bringing cutting-edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years.

ABOUT THE TEAM

The Anduril Labs team, as part of the corporate Strategic Growth organization, is a selectively manned group of experienced core technology and military product development experts. The labs team creates product solutions to secure competitive advantage through unique, technically excellent and affordable insights.

ABOUT THE JOB

We are looking for a Spectrum Solutions Architect & Engineer to join our rapidly growing Labs team. In this role, you will be responsible for leading the identification, development and transition of critical RF-based solutions across the Anduril product line. You will secure critical competitive advantage for Anduril products with new, novel, advanced RF capabilities that will increase probability of winning new work and securing new product lines in 2 to 3 year time-frames. 

You will engage with the customer research and development community to identify early collaboration opportunities around unique customer mission needs and RF technology solutions that will fill those needs. This includes interactions with customer R&D organizations, customer requirements and user organizations, potential new and novel RF component and sub-system suppliers, and internal business line technical experts and leadership. This will require collaborative problem solving across all levels of the organization including the primary product business lines and critical enabling functions such as supply chain management, finance, strategy, growth, engineering and manufacturing. If you are someone who thrives in a dynamic environment that values creative problem solving and the unique insights brought by your deep RF technical expertise, then this role is for you.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Create new RF product solutions in collaboration with customer R&D and business line technical teams
• Scout for new, disruptive technology
• Develop internal research and investment plans aligned with business line product strategy and internal investment
• Partner with academic institutions for development and application of emerging technologies
• Capture strategic customer research and development opportunities aligned with long-term plan

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with software-defined radios
• Experience with radio frequency sub-systems and component research & development.
• Experience in advanced development programs for offensive weapons systems, or equivalent complexity commercial product with demonstrated capability to bring deep RF technical expertise to solving integrated system challenges
• Experience in network infrastructure, protocols, and technologies
• Masters of Science in a relevant technical discipline
• Currently possesses and is able to maintain an active U.S. Top Secret security clearance

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in rapid capability fielding activities, or equivalent commercial capability delivery
• Technical leadership experience with demonstrated capability to deliver impactful solutions within balanced cost, schedule and technical objectives of a complex research and development activity
• Advanced degree in a relevant technical discipline

US Salary Range

$166,000—$220,000 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: 

Healthcare Benefits 

• US Roles: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you. 
• UK & AUS Roles: We cover full cost of medical insurance premiums for you and your dependents. 
• IE Roles: We offer an annual contribution toward your private health insurance for you and your dependents.

 

Additional Benefits 

• Income Protection: Anduril covers life and disability insurance for all employees. 
• Generous time off: Highly competitive PTO plans with a holiday hiatus in December. Caregiver & Wellness Leave is available to care for family members, bond with a new baby, or address your own medical needs. 
• Family Planning & Parenting Support: Coverage for fertility treatments (e.g., IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carriers, along with resources to support you and your partner from planning to parenting. 
• Mental Health Resources: Access free mental health resources 24/7, including therapy and life coaching. Additional work-life services, such as legal and financial support, are also available. 
• Professional Development: Annual reimbursement for professional development 
• Commuter Benefits: Company-funded commuter benefits based on your region. 
• Relocation Assistance: Available depending on role eligibility.

 

Retirement Savings Plan 

• US Roles: Traditional 401(k), Roth, and after-tax (mega backdoor Roth) options. 
• UK & IE Roles: Pension plan with employer match. 
• AUS Roles: Superannuation plan.

 

The recruiter assigned to this role can share more information about the specific compensation and benefit details associated with this role during the hiring process. 

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