Lead Architect - Sentry Hardware Platform

Position Overview

Location: Irvine, CA
At Anduril's Air and Ground Deterrence (AGD) Division, we develop integrated robotic systems designed to provide multi-domain situational awareness and force protection across land, sea, and air. Our Sentry Architecture Team drives end-to-end hardware product development—from shaping system requirements based on open-ended CONOPS to overseeing full product development—to deliver scalable, production and mission-ready solutions. The Sentry Engineering team builds hardware products that leverage artificial intelligence to deliver highly accurate, persistent autonomous awareness using advanced sensors, radars, and 360° pan/tilt capabilities. We are looking for a Lead Architect, Sentry Hardware Platform to own the rapid development of ruggedized product introductions and to scale legacy design concepts for full-rate production. In this role, you will drive technical execution while ensuring high-performance, reliable designs that meet the demanding needs of the U.S. Military and key stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead technical execution from vision and initial design through fabrication, testing, and production of ruggedized hardware systems and platforms.
• Develop platforms and subsystems that support expeditionary operations, intuitive setup by warfighters, and modular sensor expansion.
• Setup trades to explore early designs while collaborating closely with technical SMEs and Business Development.
• Oversee development teams to determine solutions for current and future capability gaps.
• Operate at the intersection of software and hardware, ensuring cohesive system integration.
• Define product milestones, lead technical design reviews, guide cross-functional product decisions, and manage engineering risks.
• Coordinate fabrication of prototypes and low-rate production articles along with subsystem or system-level testing efforts.
• Conduct hands-on, in-field testing and/or remote troubleshooting of deployed systems.
• Create and execute a verification and validation plan for the end-to-end system.

Required Qualifications

• Self-starter with high ownership and a mission-oriented mentality, dedicated to meeting customer needs.
• Ability to make educated decisions and leverage engineering trades in the absence of clear customer requirements.
• Proven experience in a senior role leading system design and development from initial concept through testing and delivery.
• Experience with data analysis, rapid prototyping, and early-stage customer deployments.
• Familiarity with mechatronic design, firmware and software system design, sensor physics, tracking and calibration, and data-backed decision making.
• Ability to lead a cross-functional team through design trades while meeting program deadlines.
• Excellent organizational skills with strong verbal and written communication abilities.
• Willingness to travel as required for test planning and execution.
• Bachelor's degree in Robotics, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, Physics, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance.