ABOUT THE TEAM

The Anduril Government Relations (GR) team is responsible for developing and implementing Anduril’s government affairs strategy with the federal legislative and executive branches as well as state and local government officials.

ABOUT THE JOB

We are looking for a Southern California based Director of State and Local Government Relations to join our rapidly growing team. In this role, you will be responsible for shaping and implementing GR strategy at the state and local level in partnership with Anduril government relations and key functional and business lines.

In this role, you will set and lead engagement strategy at the state and local level in coordination with Anduril’s state and local and federal team, including designing, planning, and executing state and local strategies in support of Anduril priorities in partnership with state and local government officials, the federal government relations team and key stakeholders. You will also represent the company before a range of audiences to include elected and appointed state and local government officials and their staff, relevant business and industry groups, state and local stakeholders, and other audiences.

In this role, you must have extensive knowledge and experience of the California legislative, economic development, and policy making processes, and an understanding of how these processes impact Anduril and an ability to proactively shape Anduril’s state and local priorities in California. While this position is Southern California based with a focus on California state and local, it will also require engaging with additional state and local governments in support of Anduril locations across the United States to include opportunities to expand into new locations and new states in partnership with Anduril’s federal, state, and local government relations team.

You should be a strategic self-starter with strong communication skills, both verbally and in writing, and work well as part of a team. If you are someone who takes initiative and finds innovative solutions to drive forward priorities as part of a dynamic, fast paced team-oriented environment, this job might be for you. 

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Be a proactive strategic agent on behalf of the company priorities and help to define the strategic goals and priorities and to develop and execute a strategic engagement plan, with a focus on informing state and local policy makers and stakeholders with the objective of best advancing the near and long-term interests of the company
• Support the creation and execution of specific government relations strategies to enhance the strategic positioning in the industry and increase the understanding of the company and its business objectives at the state and local level
• Lead company-wide effort to enact strategic priorities at the state and local level
• Work with executives, communications, legal, corporate development, divisions, events, external consultants, and other teams to identify business and policy opportunities and advise them on legislative and policy objects to achieve company-wide goals at the state and local level
• In partnership with functional and business lines, support participation at relevant local and state related industry trade groups, including development of strategies to leverage trade group memberships to advance policy initiatives and goals.
• Design and lead engagement strategy with state and local government officials and stakeholders in support of Anduril priorities
• Coordinate and oversee government relations related visits and events at Anduril facilities
• Draft and manage the company’s engagement process at the state and local level, to include but not limited to overseeing the drafting and submission of white papers, power points, testimony and hearing prep, and other deliverables as required
• Monitor, analyze, and engage the annual policymaking process in relevant states to support the company’s priorities
• Collaborating internally and externally on Anduril priorities, messaging and general outreach to ensure coordination and integration across the business development teams, independent consultants and senior leadership at the company as it relates to state and local priorities

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelors degree
• Salary and position will be commensurate with experience
• Minimum 8 years experience in the government relations, and/or California state executive or legislative arena. Demonstrated success in planning and implementing strategies to promote government relations priorities and influence change at the state and local level.
• Lobby registration in the State of California, local jurisdictions, and other states as required. Registration at the federal level may be needed as well.
• Extensive knowledge of California state and local legislative and executive process, as well as an understanding of state and local stakeholders in California and these processes impacting the company’s business development agenda
• Ability to build coalitions and to develop and maintain relationships with key state and local officials and industry and trade associations
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proven ability to work independently and as part of a team to pursue short and long-term goals
• Ability to work and be an integral part of an action-oriented, decision-making working environment
• Willingness to travel at the state and national level approximately 30% or greater.
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Top Secret security clearance

ABOUT THE TEAM
Anduril Labs is a multidisciplinary team of technologists, solution architects, engineers, and military subject matter experts. Its mission is to drive innovation across all Anduril business units and product lines by developing novel concepts and next-generation technologies that enhance Anduril’s competitive edge and give its customers a decisive technological advantage over its adversaries.

ABOUT THE JOB
We are seeking a talented and innovative Quantum Software Engineer to join our forward-looking team at Anduril Labs. In this role, you will be instrumental in building and delivering impactful quantum solutions for both Anduril-internal use cases and external customer applications. You will work closely with delivery leads, application developers, and other solutions architects, as well as internal and external partners to design, implement, and deliver bleeding edge quantum solutions on state-of-the-art quantum-inspired, quantum annealing, and quantum gate platforms for real-world defense and national security challenges.

The ideal candidate will combine a strong foundation in quantum computing principles with hands-on classical and quantum software development expertise. You will leverage your skills to translate complex problems into (hybrid) quantum algorithms, applications, and services. This includes developing robust software implementations, and integrate quantum-enhanced solutions into existing and new defense systems. If you are passionate about applying theoretical quantum concepts to deliver tangible, high-impact results, and thrive in an environment that values innovation, collaboration, and rapid prototyping, we encourage you to apply.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Be a key contributor to the development of next-generation quantum-enhanced Anduril offerings and lead the design, development, and deployment of novel quantum-enhanced applications and services in the defense and national security domain.
• Develop impactful hybrid quantum algorithms and applications that promise significant decision advantages and focus on practical scalability and real-world applicability.
• Contribute knowledge of classical and quantum optimization algorithms and tools, evaluating, and communicating their pros and cons, current state-of-the-art, scaling behaviors, trade-offs, and cross-over points.
• Participate in the full (hybrid) quantum software development lifecycle, from concept and design to testing, deployment, and ongoing maintenance.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Quantum Information Science, Physics, Mathematics, or a closely related technical field.
• 3+ years of hands-on, professional software development experience with C, C++, Python, or another general-purpose compiled programming language.
• Practical experience in quantum computing, including programming quantum applications, or quantum circuit compilation.
• Proficiency with one or more leading quantum programming languages, SDKs, or APIs such as Qiskit, CUDA-Q, Q#, Cirq, PennyLane, or similar.
• Expertise in key mathematical techniques foundational to quantum computing, including linear algebra, matrix decompositions, probability theory, group theory, symmetry, and computational complexity.
• Proficient with database systems and SQL, with hands-on experience working with relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, Oracle, MySQL).
• Experience with Git version control, build tools, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Demonstrated understanding and application of software testing principles and practices, including unit testing, integration testing, and end-to-end testing.
• Strong problem-solving skills, meticulous attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively articulate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Top Secret SCI security clearance.
• Demonstrable hands-on experience using GenAI tools (e.g., OpenAI Codex, Claude Code, Gemini Code Assist, GitHub Copilot, Amazon CodeWhisperer, or similar) for software development, code generation, debugging, and algorithmic exploration.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master's or Ph.D. in Quantum Information Science, Physics, Computer Science, or a related quantitative field.
• Familiarity with leading classical optimization tools and solvers (e.g., CPLEX, Gurobi, OR-Tools) and knowledge of mathematical modeling and classical optimization solution techniques.
• Experience building and deploying applications to solve complex business or defense problems for customers.
• Proven record of successful on-time delivery of complex software projects with a high degree of predictability and quality.
• Experience with deployment of code in distributed environments, cloud application development (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP), and RESTful API-driven architectures.
• Experience with high-performance computing (HPC) environments or parallel programming.
• Familiarity with quantum hardware platforms and their unique characteristics.
• Prior experience in defense, aerospace, or related industries applying advanced technologies.
• Willingness to travel up to approximately 10%.

ABOUT THE TEAM

Anduril Labs is a multidisciplinary team of technologists, solution architects, engineers, and military subject matter experts. Its mission is to drive innovation across all Anduril business units and product lines by developing novel concepts and next-generation technologies that enhance Anduril’s competitive edge and give its customers a decisive technological advantage over its adversaries.

ABOUT THE JOB

We are looking for a talented full stack software engineer to join our growing team at Anduril Labs in Washington, DC. As a full stack software engineer in Anduril Labs, you will help bring innovative, next-generation concepts to life through proof-of-concept development and rapid prototyping using bleeding edge technologies.

The ideal candidate has exceptional software development and creative problem-solving skills, is a self-starter, and can quickly grasp complex concepts. As a full stack software engineer, you possess the skills to architect, develop, and deploy distributed applications and services, including both front-end and back-end components. You have experience with agile, end-to-end software development lifecycle and are comfortable developing and deploying code across Windows and Linux-based systems (including standalone bare-metal hardware, virtualized environments, and cloud-hosted platforms). Embedded software development experience is a plus. You are also proficient in integrating legacy code and systems, leveraging open-source technologies, and developing and utilizing APIs. Additionally, you have a solid understanding of AI/ML core concepts (e.g., feature extraction, supervised vs. unsupervised learning, regression, classification, clustering, deep learning neural networks, NLP, LLMs, SLMs, model fine-tuning, prompt engineering, RAG) and hands-on experience developing (Gen)AI-enhanced applications or services.

We also expect candidates to have familiarity with database technologies (e.g., SQL, NoSQL, Graph DB, Vector DB) and experience with data modeling, data wrangling, analytics, and visualization. Since Anduril Labs supports all Anduril businesses and product lines, you will have the unique opportunity to work closely with multi-disciplinary engineering and product development teams across the entire company. This means you will get to directly contribute to the development of Anduril’s next-generation products and services. So if you thrive in a dynamic environment that values creative problem-solving, love writing code, excel as both an individual contributor and team player, are eager to learn, and bring a can-do attitude, this role is for you.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Lead the development of prototypes to demonstrate advanced concepts in areas like autonomous and multi-agent systems, GenAI, advanced data analytics, quantum computing/sensing/networking/comms/machine learning, modeling, simulation, optimization, visualization, next-gen human-machine interfaces, heterogenous computing, and cybersecurity.
• Own the entire Software Development Lifecycle from inception through development, testing, deployment, and documentation for Anduril Labs-developed software prototypes.
• Interface and collaborate with other Anduril and customer engineering teams, and strategic partners.
• Support Anduril- and customer-funded R&D efforts.
• Participate in field experiments and technology demonstrations.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 3+ years of programming with Python, C++, Java, Rust, Go, or JavaScript/TypeScript.
• Proven software architecture and design skills.
• Ability to quickly understand and navigate complex systems and established codebases.
• AI/ML development using commercial and open-source AI frameworks, models, and tools (e.g., Jupyter Notebook, PyTorch, TensorFlow, Scikit-learn, OpenAI, Claude, Gemini, Llama, LangChain, YOLO, AWS Sagemaker, Bedrock, Azure AI, RAG).
• Web app development (e.g., React, Angular, or Vue).
• Cloud development (e.g., AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Data modeling and wrangling.
• Networking basics (e.g., DNS, TCP/IP vs. UDP, socket communications, LDAP, Active Directory)
• Database technologies (e.g., SQL, NoSQL, Graph DB, Vector DB).
• API development and integration (e.g., REST, GraphQL).
• Containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Software development on Linux and Windows.
• Demonstrable hands-on experience using GenAI tools (e.g., OpenAI Codex, Claude Code, Gemini Code Assist, GitHub Copilot, Amazon CodeWhisperer, or similar) for software development, code generation, debugging, and algorithmic exploration.
• Experience with Git version control, build tools, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Demonstrated understanding and application of software testing principles and practices, including unit testing, integration testing, and end-to-end testing.
• Strong problem-solving skills, meticulous attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively articulate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Top Secret SCI security clearance

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• BS in Computer Science, Engineering, or similar field.
• Distributed applications development (e.g., client/server, microservices, multi-agent solutions).
• High performance computing (HPC) and big data technologies (e.g., Apache Spark, Hadoop).
• Mobile app development (e.g., iOS or Android).
• Embedded software development experience.
• Willingness to travel up to approximately 10%

ABOUT THE JOB

The Executive Operations Coordinator will be a high-impact contributor to the Office of the President and Chief Strategy Officer. This role involves managing complex scheduling, optimizing multiple workflows, and requires the ability to drive results in an ambiguous environment. You will partner closely with office leadership, bridging administrative efficiency with high-level operational execution. The ideal candidate has experience working in senior-level government or C-suite offices, possesses a deep understanding of Anduril’s mission and is eager to expand their knowledge within the defense technology sector.


WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Provide comprehensive executive assistant support to the President and Chief Strategy Officer, ensuring efficient management of his calendar, including coordinating meetings, events, and travel arrangements.
• Serves as the primary scheduling liaison for internal and external stakeholders.
• Monitor and record progress among several strategic projects, communications, and engagements, ensuring alignment with the President and Chief Strategy Officer’s goals and objectives.
• Proactively identify, prioritize, and resolve potential scheduling or logistical conflicts before they arise.
• Develop efficient, organized processes that streamline the prioritization of critical objectives, and identify gaps.
• Coordinate and monitor executive-level meetings by aligning participants, preparing materials, and optimizing logistics for maximum efficiency and productivity.
• Assist with the execution of special projects, conducting research, and compiling of data.
• Arrange logistics for high-level internal and external events, including budget tracking, cross-functional coordination, participation management, venue selection, and protocol for VIPs.
• Cultivate strong relationships within the immediate team and across departments, becoming a trusted partner to leaders by understanding team dynamics, priorities, and stakeholders.
• Handle confidential communications with discretion and professionalism, demonstrating a deep understanding of company policies and executive perspectives.
• Collaborate with the executive support team to strategically deconflict and prioritize high-level engagements across multiple calendars. Provide backup support to other administrative assistants as a member of the administrative team.
• Contribute to team effort by performing related management and administrative tasks as needed, demonstrating flexibility and willingness to jump into a variety of problem-solving efforts.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 4+ years of relevant experience, preferably within high-level front offices in the government or defense industry sectors.
• Exceptional executive assistant skills, with the ability to 'think two steps ahead'.
• Experience with managing, tracking and prioritizing internal and external correspondence, invitations, and requests.
• Expertise in coordinating meetings with U.S. government officials, including direct support of Cabinet-level officials, flag or general officers.
• Ability to navigate within a fast-paced environment with the understanding of when and how to escalate actions for quick decisions.
• Proven external stakeholder relationship management skills.
• Detail-oriented with a proactive approach to problem-solving and decision-making.
• Experience coordinating and booking domestic and international travel.
• Proficient in utilizing functional systems for calendar and work management (Microsoft Office Suite and Slack).
• Previous success establishing standard operating procedures within a startup or similar environment.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, and the ability to effectively engage with internal and external high-level officials and C-suite executives.
• Some domestic travel may be required.
• Completed Undergraduate Degree.
• Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export controlled information or facilities

ABOUT THE TEAM
Anduril Labs is a multidisciplinary team of technologists, solution architects, engineers, and military subject matter experts. Its mission is to drive innovation across all Anduril business units and product lines by developing novel concepts and next-generation technologies that enhance Anduril’s competitive edge and give its customers a decisive technological advantage over its adversaries.

ABOUT THE JOB
We are looking for a talented mid-level Software Engineer with a strong background in optimization to join our growing team at Anduril Labs. In this role, you will be instrumental in developing advanced algorithms and software solutions to tackle complex, multi-domain optimization problems critical to national defense and Anduril’s autonomous systems.

The ideal candidate possesses deep expertise in classical optimization algorithms, robust Python programming skills, and a solid foundation in data modeling. Experience with developing hybrid quantum optimization solutions is a plus. You will leverage state-of-the-art, GenAI-powered development tools such as Claude Code to accelerate solution development and enhance our optimization software. This role demands creative problem-solving, a self-starter mentality, and the ability to rapidly apply algorithmic theory and mathematic modeling to practical, real-world optimization challenges. You will be designing, implementing, and deploying optimization algorithms and services that integrate seamlessly into larger defense systems, working across various platforms (on-prem, cloud, and hybrid quantum computing environments). Familiarity with modeling linear and non-linear optimization problems, rapid prototyping, integrating optimization solutions into existing architectures, leveraging APIs, and utilizing open-source tools will be crucial.

If you thrive in a dynamic environment that values creative problem-solving, love writing code, excel as both an individual contributor and team player, are eager to learn, and bring a can-do attitude, this role is for you.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Design, develop, and implement highly efficient optimization algorithms and software solutions to solve challenging problems in areas such as resource allocation, scheduling, routing, mission planning, control systems, and supply chain logistics.
• Apply classical optimization techniques (e.g., linear programming, mixed-integer linear programming, combinatorial optimization, network flow, dynamic programming, heuristics, metaheuristics) to model and explore novel approaches.
• Utilize GenAI tools (e.g., OpenAI Codes, Claude Code, GitHub Copilot) to rapidly prototype, refine, and test algorithmic solutions, improving development velocity and code quality.
• Develop robust data models and efficient data pipelines to support complex optimization problems, ensuring data integrity and efficient processing for algorithmic inputs and outputs.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams (software engineers, data scientists, domain experts, product managers) to integrate optimization engines and services into larger defense systems and platforms.
• Perform rigorous testing, validation, and performance analysis of optimization solutions, ensuring scalability, reliability, and accuracy under diverse operational conditions.
• Participate actively in the entire Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) from requirements gathering and design to deployment, monitoring, and maintenance.
• Support Anduril- and customer-funded R&D efforts, contributing to technical documentation, presentations, and patent applications.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Operations Research, or a related quantitative field.
• 3+ years of professional experience in software development with a dedicated focus on optimization, algorithmic problem-solving, or operations research.
• Experience solving optimization problems in defense, transportation, supply chain, logistics, network optimization, smart grids or similar
• Expert proficiency in Python for scientific computing and robust software development.
• Strong theoretical and practical understanding of classical optimization algorithms (e.g., linear programming, mixed-integer linear programming, constraint programming, network flow, dynamic programming, heuristics, meta heuristics).
• Hands-on experience with optimization libraries and commercial/open-source solvers (e.g., SciPy Optimize, PuLP, CVXPY, Gurobi, CPLEX, OR-Tools, GEKKO). Experience with Gurobi is a plus.
• Solid experience with data modeling, data structures, and algorithms to efficiently prepare, process, and manage data for optimization problems.
• Demonstrable hands-on experience using GenAI tools (e.g., OpenAI Codex, Claude Code, Gemini Code Assist, GitHub Copilot, Amazon CodeWhisperer, or similar) for software development, code generation, debugging, and algorithmic exploration.
• Proficiency in using numerical computing libraries such as NumPy, SciPy, and Pandas.
• Demonstrated understanding and application of software testing principles and practices, including unit testing, integration testing, and end-to-end testing.
• Ability to develop, test, and deploy software effectively on Linux-based systems.
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Top Secret SCI security clearance.
• Experience with Git version control, build tools, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Strong problem-solving skills, meticulous attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively articulate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• • Master's or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Operations Research, or a closely related quantitative field.
  • Familiarity with or a strong interest in quantum optimization algorithms, quantum computing concepts, or quantum-inspired heuristic approaches. Experience with D-Wave’s quantum annealing platform is a plus.
  • Experience with performance-critical programming languages such as C++ or Java.
  • Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) for deploying scalable optimization solutions or high-performance computing (HPC) environments.
  • Prior experience in defense, aerospace, logistics, supply chain management, robotics, or manufacturing optimization domains.
  • Familiarity with integrating machine learning models with optimization techniques (e.g., prescriptive analytics, reinforcement learning for optimization).
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts, present findings, and influence technical direction across diverse teams.
  • Willingness to travel up to approximately 10%.