Anduril Industries

Anduril Industries is a private military technology company specializing in autonomous systems and AI-powered defense solutions. Founded in 2017 by Palmer Luckey, Trae Stephens, Matt Grim, Joe Chen, and Brian Schimpf, the company develops unmanned aerial systems, counter-UAS technology, surveillance systems, and command-and-control software for the U.S. Department of Defense and international allies. Headquartered in Newport Beach, California, Anduril operates with startup practices in the traditionally conservative defense industry, combining low-cost hardware components with cutting-edge AI and software. The company's Lattice platform is used by the U.S. Space Force and other government agencies. In January 2025, Anduril announced plans to build a $1 billion manufacturing facility in Ohio to produce advanced autonomous weapons systems, signaling strategic importance in next-generation defense capabilities.

Culture

Anduril was founded with an explicit mission to bring startup-style innovation to a defense sector its founders considered stagnant. The company recruits heavily from leading tech firms like Oculus and Palantir, building teams that blend software engineering expertise with defense industry knowledge. Anduril maintains rapid iteration practices similar to Silicon Valley tech startups while developing sophisticated government systems. The company's significant growth and major government contracts demonstrate strong market validation for its approach and increasing strategic importance in U.S. defense modernization.

  • Startup culture applied to government contracting, rejecting traditional defense industry stagnation
  • Rapid iteration combining low-cost hardware with sophisticated AI and software innovation
  • Recruits from leading tech companies including Oculus and Palantir
  • Mission-driven focus on autonomous systems and defense modernization

Industry

Aerospace and Defense

Hiring velocity

201 open now, 201 first appeared in the last 30d.

Open roles

Title Location Posted
Electrical Engineer, Intelligence SystemsCosta Mesa, California, United Statestoday
Thermal Engineer, Hypersonic Air VehiclesCosta Mesa, California, United Statestoday
Senior Thermal Engineer, Expeditionary AI / HPC Data CentersCosta Mesa, California, United Statestoday
Manufacturing Test Engineer, DronesCosta Mesa, California, United Statesyesterday
MSOC ManagerAshville, Ohio, United Statesyesterday
Mission Operations Lead, EWCosta Mesa, California, United Statesyesterday
Business Operations, AndurilCosta Mesa, California, United Statesyesterday
MSE, Vehicle Software, RUSTCosta Mesa, California, United Statesyesterday
Senior Software Engineer, Vehicle Management SystemsCosta Mesa, California, United Statesyesterday
Thermal Design EngineerCosta Mesa, California, United Statesyesterday
Staff Software Engineer, Vehicle Software, C++Costa Mesa, California, United Statesyesterday
Senior Software Systems Engineer, Launched Effects Atlanta, Georgia, United Statesyesterday
Endpoint EngineerCosta Mesa, California, United Statesyesterday
Environmental Test Technician (3rd Shift)Costa Mesa, California, United Statesyesterday
Senior Buyer Waltham, Massachusetts, United Statesyesterday
Senior Electrical Engineer, Intelligence SystemsCosta Mesa, California, United Statesyesterday
Senior ERP and Scheduling SpecialistMcHenry, Mississippi, United Statesyesterday
Information Systems Security ManagerQuincy, Massachusetts, United Statesyesterday
Senior Radio Frequency Engineer London, England, United Kingdomyesterday
Senior Systems EngineerLondon, England, United Kingdomyesterday
Security Operations AnalystCosta Mesa, California, United States2d
Security Operations AnalystSeattle, Washington, United States2d
Security Operations AnalystWashington, District of Columbia, United States2d
Security Operations AnalystBoston, Massachusetts, United States2d
Software Technical Program ManagerIrvine, California, United States2d
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