Manager, Software Engineering Security Clearance

Position: Manager, Software Engineering with Security Clearance
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. About the Team The Connected Warfare Division builds mission-critical systems that enable global command and control for time-sensitive, multi-domain operations. By fusing robotics, sensor networks, and advanced software, we create connected mesh ecosystems that empower our military partners with a comprehensive source of truth for rapid decision-making.

Our Mission Command group is at the forefront of delivering software solutions that integrate seamlessly with hundreds of thousands of endpoints worldwide, ensuring operational superiority on a global scale. About the Job As an Engineering Manager for the Edge Compute and Communication group, you will lead a high-performing team that leverages cutting-edge technologies to deliver complex, high-impact software systems. You will be responsible for building the team's culture, driving execution, and ensuring software quality and mission success.

You'll partner with cross-functional leadership-including seasoned engineers and product managers-to balance rapid delivery with robust, scalable architecture, always anchoring decisions in the realities of connected warfare. A Note on This Role:
This is an Engineering Manager role focused on both technical (opinionated about architecture, reliability, performance and quality) and non-technical (people, process, and project leadership). What You'll Do
* Lead & Mentor:
Manage and grow a team of 10-15 engineers, fostering a high-performance, high-integrity culture focused on mission-critical delivery and rapid iteration.
* Strategic Partnership:
Collaborate closely with product, mission systems, and technical leadership to define team objectives, prioritize work streams, and align with broader Connected Warfare initiatives.
* Drive Execution:
Ensure the timely and reliable delivery of complex software projects by removing impediments, providing the necessary resources, and promoting agile methodologies.
* Stakeholder Liaison:
Serve as the primary conduit between your team and senior leadership, communicating status updates, managing expectations, and advocating for your team's needs.
* Technical Ownership:
Supervise and monitor architecture, design and implementation of features, ensuring they meet quality standards and customer's requirements. Assist engineers in solving reliability and operational issues.
* Quality & Process Ownership:
Champion best practices in software design, code reviews, testing, and CI/CD processes to ensure robust, scalable, and maintainable systems that are mission-ready.

* Cross-Functional Collaboration:

Work closely with technical peers and other teams to support system integration, resolve technical challenges, and continuously improve operational workflows.
* People Development:
Invest in the professional growth of your team through coaching, feedback, and structured career development plans. Cultivate a "whatever it takes" mindset and promote extreme ownership.
* Operational Insight:
Occasionally travel (up to 10% of the time) to work alongside teammates and observe systems in real-world operational settings, ensuring that software solutions address actual field challenges.

Required Qualifications
* 3+ years of experience as a software engineering manager, with a proven record of building and leading high-performing teams.
* 8+ years of hands-on software development experience, demonstrating a strong technical foundation in distributed systems, networked applications, Embedded Linux systems or related fields.
* Deep understanding and coding skills in Go, Rust, C++ or other system programming languages.
* Successful track record of delivering complex software projects under tight deadlines while managing stakeholder relationships in a matrixed organization.
* Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to inspire and develop talented engineers.
* Expertise in agile development methodologies and process improvement.
* Must be eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Top Secret security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications
* Experience managing teams in mission-critical domains such as command and control, robotics, or defense applications.
* Familiarity with modern Dev Ops and CI/CD practices.
* Background in developing software for distributed systems,…