Principal Technical Program Manager, Cross Domain Solutions

Anduril Industries
Washington, District of Columbia, United StatesPosted 5 March 2026

Job Description

<div class="content-intro"><p>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.</p></div><p>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. <br><br>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. <br><br>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.<br><br><strong>WHAT YOU’LL DO</strong> </p> <ul> <li>Drive the technical design and implementation of CDS products and solutions to meet stringent accreditation requirements and ensure compliance with relevant policies.</li> <li>Lead technical deep dives to identify and define complex problems, translating them into clear technical requirements, system specifications, and robust implementation plans.</li> <li>Design, develop, and deliver highly scalable, maintainable, and secure CDS systems that reduce operational complexity and enable future growth.</li> <li>Deeply collaborate with engineering teams across the organization to plan, design, develop, and test complex, cross-functional capabilities.</li> <li>Collaborate with technology partners to deliver interoperable components for the system architecture in a timely manner.</li> <li>Champion rigorous engineering best practices, driving high standards for reliability, security, and maintainability in all CDS development.</li> <li>Mentor junior and mid-level engineers, elevating the overall technical capabilities of the team through knowledge sharing and hands-on guidance.</li> </ul> <p><strong>CORE REQUIREMENTS</strong> </p> <ul> <li>Active DoD TS Security Clearance required</li> <li>Experience (15+ years) with design, delivery, and operations of complex IT systems.</li> <li>Experience (4+ years) with CDS design, delivery, and operations.</li> <li>Direct knowledge and familiarity with NSA Raise the Bar (RTB) standards, accreditation processes, and past experience working with the National Cross Domai ... (truncated, view full listing at source)