Defense technology developer building autonomous systems and air defense platforms
Anduril develops autonomous drones, air defense systems, and integrated defense platforms for US and allied militaries. The tech stack spans low-level systems (C++, Rust, ARM, RTOS) and high-level orchestration (Java, Python, React), with heavy investment in PLM/ERP/MES adoption—signaling a shift from prototype-driven development toward scaled manufacturing operations. The hiring mix is heavily skewed toward engineering (738 roles) and operations (210), with acute staffing in manufacturing (173) and security (37), reflecting the core pain point: transitioning prototypes to production at speed while managing inventory and supply-chain complexity across multiple geographies.
Notable leadership hires: Program Director, Head of Production, Chief Engineer, Flight Test Director, Head of Operations
Anduril manufactures autonomous systems, unmanned vehicles, and air defense products for defense and national security customers globally. The company operates as a vertically integrated developer—controlling R&D, manufacturing, and direct deployment—rather than a traditional defense contractor. Headquarters are in Orange County, California, with engineering and operations hubs in Washington DC, Seattle, Boston, Atlanta, and international offices in London, Sydney, Tokyo, and elsewhere across 12 countries. Active projects span autonomous drone development, air defense family-of-systems integration, prototype-to-production transitions, and supply-chain optimization (MRP, BOM risk assessment, inventory management). The organization is in rapid growth phase with 1,582 open roles and 602 postings in the last 30 days, concentrated in engineering and manufacturing functions.
Core languages: C++, Rust, Java, Python, Go. Systems: RTOS, Linux, ARM, AVR. Simulation and modeling: MATLAB, Simulink, SysML. Frontend: React, TypeScript. PLM/ERP: adopting Teamcenter, MES, Ghost, OPC UA, MQTT. Data: Data Mesh, NumPy, SciPy.
Active hiring in 12 countries: United States, United Kingdom, Australia, Germany, Japan, UAE, Belgium, Ireland, Taiwan, Peru, Netherlands, Finland.
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