Principal Technical Program Manager, Cross Domain Solutions

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.

We are looking for a Staff / Principal Engineer, Cross-Domain Solutions (CDS) to serve as a deeply impactful technical expert and technical program manager within the Connected Warfare Division.

The Connected Warfare Division builds systems to support global command and control missions. We create joint, time sensitive, multi domain, ubiquitous, connected mesh ecosystems. Our ecosystem enables connected warfare with disproportional impact by connecting every robot, human, and sensor in every domain, bringing together hundreds of thousands of end points across the globe. We are the substrate that provides the source of truth for time sensitive decision, effectively transforming the way that militaries close kills chains and enable mission autonomy.

As a Staff/Principal Engineer, you will tackle the most complex technical challenges related to Cross-Domain Solutions, designing robust systems that involve cutting-edge networking, systems integration, software architecture, and security. You will make pragmatic technical tradeoffs, balancing advanced capabilities with the immediate needs of critical missions. You will be instrumental in designing and guiding greenfield development for strategic projects and will deeply influence technical strategy, collaborating directly with customers and partners to design and deliver secure, high-impact solutions. Your role will be critical in shaping the technical design and delivery of components within Anduril programs, specifically enabling the Lattice Mesh through expertise in distributed edge compute and networking scenarios that demand deep technical and operational insight.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Drive the technical design and implementation of CDS products and solutions to meet stringent accreditation requirements and ensure compliance with relevant policies.
• Lead technical deep dives to identify and define complex problems, translating them into clear technical requirements, system specifications, and robust implementation plans.
• Design, develop, and deliver highly scalable, maintainable, and secure CDS systems that reduce operational complexity and enable future growth.
• Deeply collaborate with engineering teams across the organization to plan, design, develop, and test complex, cross-functional capabilities.
• Collaborate with technology partners to deliver interoperable components for the system architecture in a timely manner.
• Champion rigorous engineering best practices, driving high standards for reliability, security, and maintainability in all CDS development.
• Mentor junior and mid-level engineers, elevating the overall technical capabilities of the team through knowledge sharing and hands-on guidance.

CORE REQUIREMENTS

• Active DoD TS Security Clearance required
• Experience (15+ years) with design, delivery, and operations of complex IT systems.
• Experience (4+ years) with CDS design, delivery, and operations.
• Direct knowledge and familiarity with NSA Raise the Bar (RTB) standards, accreditation processes, and past experience working with the National Cross Domain Strategy and Management Office (NCDSMO).
• Broad knowledge of network security engineering, assessment, and operational requirements specific to government defense systems and air-gapped environments such as SIPR and JWICS.
• Deep knowledge of applicable government policies, regulations, accreditation / authorities processes, and establishing & maintaining compliance.
• Direct technical experience with concepts and approaches for things like high-assurance security, low-latency networking, and multi-enclave architectures.
• Exceptional engineering background from industry or school, ideally in areas/fields such as Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Mathematics, or Physics.
• Proven ability to quickly understand and navigate complex systems and established code bases, contributing effectively from day one.
• Demonstrated ability to design and deliver complex, high-assurance software systems from concept to deployment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience building distributed systems that operate in disconnected scenarios.
• Strong understanding of product management principles and how to translate product vision into technical execution.
• Ability to demonstrate capabilities and communicate across a wide range of technical and executive leadership levels, influencing and driving understanding.
• Experience leveraging modeling and simulation environments for distributed systems operating in non-standard networking conditions.
• Familiarity with modern build and deployment tooling (e.g., NixOS, Terraform).
• Familiarity with industry standard cloud platforms (AWS, Azure) and software infrastructure fundamentals (networking, security, distributed systems).
• Professional software development lifecycle experience using tools such as version control, CI/CD systems, etc.
• Familiarity with industry standard monitoring, logging, and data management tools and best practices.
• Track record of mentoring and elevating the technical capabilities of other engineers.
• Experience managing 3rd party vendor relationships.
• Experience procuring components necessary to build distributed systems.
• Published technical papers, presented at conferences, or contributed to open-source projects related to high-assurance systems or CDS.

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.