Lead Architect - Sentry Hardware Platform

Anduril Industries•Irvine, CA

About The Position

The Sentry Engineering team builds hardware products and systems that leverage artificial intelligence to provide highly accurate, persistent autonomous awareness across land, sea and air. With an AI-enabled edge processing, continuous 360 pan / tilt capability, and a variety of radars and sensors, Sentry can autonomously identify, detect, and track objects of interest to bring increased awareness to borders, military bases, oil and gas pipelines, airports and other critical infrastructure. We are looking for a Lead Architect, Sentry Hardware Platform to join our growing team in Irvine, CA. This role will own rapidly developed, ruggedized product introduction in addition to scaling legacy design concepts to support full-rate production. You will be directly responsible for the sustainment, consolidation, and future improvements of core tower systems including platform communications, power, structures, and sensors amongst many others. You will drive technical execution while ensuring we have high-performant, quality designs by defining system architecture from loose “desirements” prior to partnering with respective engineering teams to ensure reliable product design in the fastest timeframe possible. The ideal candidate will partner very closely with the Hardware and Software Engineering, Program Management, and Growth cross-functional teams to drive a rapid prototyping mindset while ensuring concepts are developed with the required engineering rigor to scale rapidly to production-ready designs capable of reliable deployment throughout the

Requirements

Self-starter with high ownership, mission-oriented mentality. Desire to see the product meet the end need of the customer. Ability to make educated decisions and leverage engineering trades in the absence of clear customer requirements.
Experience in a senior role leading system design and development from initial concept through test and delivery to customers
Experience with data analysis, rapid prototyping, and early-stage customer deployments
Familiarity with concepts of mechatronic design, firmware + software system design, sensor physics, tracking & calibration, and data-backed decision making.
Ability to lead a cross-functional team through design trades while meeting program deadlines
Extremely organized and detail-oriented, with strong verbal & written communication skills
Ability to travel as required for test planning and execution
Bachelor’s degree in Robotics, Mechanical or Electrical engineering, Physics, or equivalent experience in a relevant field
Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance

Responsibilities

Lead technical execution from vision & initial design, through fabrication, test, and production of ruggedized hardware systems and platforms
Develop platforms and subsystems that support expeditionary operation, intuitive setup and use by warfighters, and modular expansion of sensors.
Setup trades to enable exploration of early designs while working closely with technical SMEs and Business Development
Oversee Development teams to find the right solution for current and future gaps in capability.
Operate at the intersection of software and hardware.
Define product milestones, lead technical design reviews, guide cross-functional product decisions, and manage engineering risk.
Coordinate the fabrication of prototype and low-rate production articles and subsystem/system level test efforts
Conduct hands-on, in-field testing and/or remote troubleshooting of deployed systems
Create and carry out a verification and validation plan for the end to end system

Benefits

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.