Chief Digital Systems Engineer

Technical leader for MDI's distributed engineering team across US, UK, and AUS

Set direction, mentor IC3-IC5 engineers, review work, raise the bar

Define the technical hiring bar and skills framework for MDI engineering roles

Establish cross-timezone collaboration patterns that function without requiring you as a bottleneck

Represent MDI's technical capabilities and constraints to Maritime and (2027+) Maneuver Dominance leadership

Shape what's technically possible -- translate engineering reality into program decisions

Interface with adjacent technical teams (InfoSec, CorpTech, MTOC, Enabling Technology) on shared concerns

Deep experience designing and building classified network infrastructure across multiple nations or accreditation frameworks

Hands-on with sovereign cloud architecture -- not just design, but implementation (IaC, module development, deployment automation)

Experience with COMSEC integration, HAIPE/KG-175X, and the intersection of network sovereignty and cryptographic key management

Demonstrated ability to set engineering standards for a distributed team and drive adoption without micromanagement

Track record of building reusable infrastructure patterns that scale -- not one-off builds that require re-engineering for each deployment

Understanding of multinational compliance and accreditation (at least 2 of: DCSA/NIST 800-53, IRAP/ISM, NCSC Cyber Essentials+/OFFICIAL-SENSITIVE)

Experience operating as the architectural decision-maker -- not waiting for direction, but setting it

Ability to hold both tactical delivery and strategic architecture simultaneously without sacrificing either

Experience in the AUKUS or Five Eyes defense industrial context

Familiarity with bilateral/multilateral classified data sharing mechanisms (CDS, policy-controlled release)

Background in both network engineering and cloud infrastructure (not just one)

Experience with defense accreditation processes from the engineering side -- building systems that pass, not just documenting compliance

Prior experience working with or within allied Defence organizations (US DoD, Australian Defence, UK MOD)

Document MDI's architectural strategy: current state, target state, and gaps

Establish RFC/review process for architectural decisions across the team

Identify the top 3 reuse opportunities across current national builds and begin codifying them

Build relationships with adjacent technical leaders (InfoSec, CorpTech, MTOC, Enabling Technology)

Common baseline infrastructure pattern proven across at least 2 nations -- deployment to a new nation demonstrably faster than the first

Engineering standards documented and adopted by the team with measurable quality improvement

Accreditation engineering approach established -- national frameworks translated into repeatable engineering controls

Sovereign cloud and classified network architectures aligned under a single coherent technical strategy

MDI's infrastructure model is the reference architecture for how Anduril builds sovereign systems globally

Expansion to new divisions scoped and technically ready -- an extension of proven patterns, not a new engineering effort

Reliability and quality metrics trending in the right direction with clear ownership

Engineering team operating at a higher standard -- evidenced by faster deployments, fewer rework cycles, stronger accreditation posture

Technical career path established for MDI engineers with clear growth trajectory

This role works in partnership with the MDI Lead. The MDI Lead owns what we build and why -- stakeholder relationships, program prioritization, BD pipeline, team growth strategy, and cross-division influence. The Principal Systems Engineer owns how it's built and how it scales -- architecture, engineering standards, technical feasibility, capability roadmap, hiring bar, and accreditation engineering.

Every nation MDI expands to should get faster -- not harder. The Principal Systems Engineer builds the infrastructure once, codifies the pattern, and ensures each subsequent deployment is a configuration change, not a new engineering effort. That's how one team supports multiple divisions and multiple nations without breaking.

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:

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