- Robot type
- Drone · Defense
- Location
- RestonVirginiaUSA
- Job type
- Hardware
- Posted
- Jan 30, 2026
- Salary
- $254,000–$336,000 a year
Full-time
Chief Engineer, Intel Systems
Job description
As Chief Engineer, you will be responsible for the end-to-end technical success and architectural coherence of complex, multi-disciplinary network systems. You will operate at the intersection of complex engineering challenges in embedded systems, networking protocols, mechanical integration, and strategic program execution. You will work directly with our most senior technical leaders, program managers, and customers to define, build, and deliver cutting-edge networking capabilities that impact national security.
Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology.
Job responsibilities
- Technical Vision & Architecture: Own and define the comprehensive technical architecture, design principles, and engineering roadmap for complex, distributed network systems.
- System Integrity & Risk Management: Serve as the ultimate technical arbiter, ensuring the integrity, reliability, security, and survivability of our network systems in contested and high security environments.
- Engineering Leadership & Mentorship: Provide decisive technical leadership and guidance to large, multi-disciplinary engineering teams (Mechanical, Electrical, Software) to deliver high quality products that can be…
- Strategic Technical Guidance: Translate strategic objectives and customer needs into actionable technical requirements and solutions.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Act as the primary technical interface with internal stakeholders (Product, Program Management, Executive Leadership) and external stakeholders (customers, partners, regulatory bodies), clearly…
- Rapid Prototyping, Fielding, and Scaled Production: Drive aggressive timelines for design, development, integration, and testing of network systems, supporting rapid prototyping, fielding, and scaled production of…
Job requirements
- 15+ years of progressive experience in complex network systems engineering, R&D, and product development, with a significant portion in a leadership or Chief Engineer capacity for multi-disciplinary systems.
- Deep and broad technical expertise across network system design and implementation, encompassing significant experience in at least two of the following areas, with a strong understanding of the others: Software…
- Electrical Engineering: Digital communications, power systems for ruggedized network nodes, high-speed digital design for embedded processors, PCB design for communication systems.
- Mechanical Engineering: Ruggedized enclosure design, thermal management for radios and processors, vibration/shock mitigation, integration of network hardware onto various platforms (airborne, ground, maritime,…
- Cross-disciplinary systems integration experience, particularly bridging the gap between hardware and software for robust network performance in demanding environments.
- Proven ability to define, architect, and lead the development of highly complex, integrated network systems from concept through deployment and sustainment.
- Exceptional leadership skills with a track record of building, mentoring, and inspiring high-performing multi-disciplinary technical teams in fast-paced, challenging environments.
- Demonstrated experience in strategic technical planning, roadmapping, and managing technical debt while delivering on aggressive schedules for networking products.