ABOUT THE TEAM 

Anduril Intelligence Systems (AIS) is focused on positioning Anduril as a lead provider of specialized engineering and products for Intelligence Community (IC) customers. We work within the IC to understand their requirements, shape their concepts of operation, and deliver exquisite capability across their problem set. We aim to develop and deploy critically needed capabilities that address our customers’ most pressing national security requirements.

ABOUT THE JOB

We are looking for an Electrical Engineer to join our rapidly growing team in Reston, Virginia. In this role you will be responsible for designing, developing, augmenting, adapting, troubleshooting, and managing fabrication of printed circuit boards (PCB) through to working electronic devices. The PCB designs you support will be complex, multilayer printed circuit boards that meet rigorous performance and reliability standards. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including AIS and program leadership, project managers, electrical & mechanical engineers, software engineers, vendors, suppliers, and manufacturers to develop and deliver innovative solutions and ensure seamless integration of completed electronics, firmware, and application software into final deliverable products. This position will require the ability to work on both existing and new designs, troubleshoot and reverse engineer existing PCB designs, and have a strong understanding of the manufacturing process. You will need to work within tight timelines and resource constraints.

WHAT YOU’LL DO 

• Work directly with project managers to produce PCB designs supporting AIS programs
• Apply modern design standards and guidelines to create highly reliable, highly manufacturable assemblies
• Implement designs that can support reuse of existing System-on-Chip, System-on-Module cores, or all new designs, as needed, that focus on edge computation, FPGA, deployment, high precision sensors, RF, and both low and high-power designs
• Own the end-to-end design-to-manufacture pipeline and bill of material (BOM), coordinating external PCB design and manufacturing, and assembly, as needed, across multiple fabrication and assembly houses
• Work in a fast-paced environment, juggling multiple concurrent projects and customers
• Work well on your own and as part of interdisciplinary teams

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or similar and 5+ years of professional experience in PCB design
• Ability to read and interpret schematics and apply best practices appropriate for each design
• Expertise in PCB fabrication processes, limitations, design rules, and best practices
• Experience using Altium Designer CAD tools
• Experience developing component libraries and library management
• Experience reworking existing physical and soft PCB designs into different form factors
• Experience with a variety of board types, including high density and high layer count (greater than 16) digital designs, power electronics, flex circuits, and RF circuits
• Experience with high-density interconnect (HDI) and thicker boards (greater than 1.6mm)
• Experience with high-speed digital interfaces and controlled impedance routing requirements like USB, PCIe, Ethernet, SERDES, and DDR memory
• Strong communication skills
• Currently possesses and is able to maintain an active U.S. Top Secret SCI security clearance with Full Scope Polygraph

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 5+ years of professional experience in PCB design
• Familiarity with other design tools such as OrCAD, Cadence, or Allegro
• Experience in applying relevant IPC standards, CID, CID+ certification
• Experience with high-pin count packages (FPGA fanout)
• Experience with signal and power integrity rules and their effect on layout

ABOUT THE JOB

Anduril is seeking a Chief Engineer to lead the design, development, and technical integration for a product line of critical network capabilities. This role is not just about leading; it's about re-envisioning the technical future of secure, resilient, and high-bandwidth communication for all of Anduril and the DoW’s autonomous platforms and integrated defense solutions. A successful candidate will not only have a strong technical background, but must also possess a vision for leadership that embraces Anduril’s mission to disrupt the defense technology ecosystem across technical and programmatic domains.

As Chief Engineer, you will be responsible for the end-to-end technical success and architectural coherence of complex, multi-disciplinary network systems. You will operate at the intersection of complex engineering challenges in embedded systems, networking protocols, mechanical integration, and strategic program execution. You will work directly with our most senior technical leaders, program managers, and customers to define, build, and deliver cutting-edge networking capabilities that impact national security.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Technical Vision & Architecture: Own and define the comprehensive technical architecture, design principles, and engineering roadmap for complex, distributed network systems. Ensure technical consistency, scalability, performance, and cyber-resilience across all technical domains (embedded software, UI/UX design, network protocols, hardware integration, ruggedized mechanical designs).
• System Integrity & Risk Management: Serve as the ultimate technical arbiter, ensuring the integrity, reliability, security, and survivability of our network systems in contested and high security environments. Proactively identify and mitigate technical risks related to performance, security, and physical robustness.
• Engineering Leadership & Mentorship: Provide decisive technical leadership and guidance to large, multi-disciplinary engineering teams (Mechanical, Electrical, Software) to deliver high quality products that can be manufactured at scale. Foster a culture of technical excellence, rigorous design, rapid iteration, and continuous improvement, ensuring seamless collaboration across disciplines.
• Strategic Technical Guidance: Translate strategic objectives and customer needs into actionable technical requirements and solutions. Drive trade studies, technology selections, and critical design decisions related to network topology, protocol selection, embedded hardware integration, power management, thermal management, and software-defined networking.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Act as the primary technical interface with internal stakeholders (Product, Program Management, Executive Leadership) and external stakeholders (customers, partners, regulatory bodies), clearly articulating complex technical concepts, challenges, and solutions for network capabilities.
• Rapid Prototyping, Fielding, and Scaled Production: Drive aggressive timelines for design, development, integration, and testing of network systems, supporting rapid prototyping, fielding, and scaled production of operational capabilities for defense applications.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 15+ years of progressive experience in complex network systems engineering, R&D, and product development, with a significant portion in a leadership or Chief Engineer capacity for multi-disciplinary systems.
• Deep and broad technical expertise across network system design and implementation, encompassing significant experience in at least two of the following areas, with a strong understanding of the others:
  • Software Engineering: Network protocols (e.g., IP, routing, transport layer), distributed systems, embedded networking, real-time operating systems, cybersecurity for networks, data link layer implementation.
  • Electrical Engineering: Digital communications, power systems for ruggedized network nodes, high-speed digital design for embedded processors, PCB design for communication systems.
  • Mechanical Engineering: Ruggedized enclosure design, thermal management for radios and processors, vibration/shock mitigation, integration of network hardware onto various platforms (airborne, ground, maritime, soldier-worn).
  • Cross-disciplinary systems integration experience, particularly bridging the gap between hardware and software for robust network performance in demanding environments.
• Proven ability to define, architect, and lead the development of highly complex, integrated network systems from concept through deployment and sustainment.
• Exceptional leadership skills with a track record of building, mentoring, and inspiring high-performing multi-disciplinary technical teams in fast-paced, challenging environments.
• Demonstrated experience in strategic technical planning, roadmapping, and managing technical debt while delivering on aggressive schedules for networking products.
• Strong problem-solving acumen, with the ability to break down highly ambiguous technical challenges related to network performance and resilience, and drive to practical, innovative solutions.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills to effectively convey complex technical concepts to diverse audiences, including executives, customers, and technical teams across different engineering disciplines.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Robotics, or a related technical field. Master's or Ph.D. preferred.
• Minimum Secret Security Clearance required. (Active TS/SCI strongly preferred).

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Background in cybersecurity for network infrastructure and resilience against near-peer nation state cyber risks.
• Experience with network modeling, simulation, and analysis tools for predicting performance in diverse environments.
• Demonstrated ability to drive technical decisions involving significant financial and programmatic impact for network system development.
• Familiarity with military communication standards and requirements (e.g., Joint All-Domain Command and Control (JADC2) concepts).

Overview of Opportunity 

Join the Trusted Electronics & Effects team of Two Six Technologies, a team of dedicated hackers in Arlington, Virginia, where you’ll immerse yourself in cutting-edge vulnerability research on a wide range of unique embedded systems. Working side by side with top-tier CNO developers and hardware engineers, you’ll discover vulnerabilities and create proof of concepts on embedded systems. Our fast-growing roster of government customers relies on us to deliver advanced security solutions, and we’re looking for a Principal Software Reverse Engineer to help us continue pushing boundaries. If you’re passionate about building tools that make a tangible impact on national security, we want you on our team.

Responsibilities Include

• Perform vulnerability research on complex embedded systems
• Take on complex technical problems for which there is often no known answer
• Develop tools and techniques to assist/automate tasks that traditionally require significant manual reverse engineering effort 
• Follow-on development to productize results/PoCs or handoff to developers for productization
• Provide technical leadership and direction on novel research projects, and interface directly with clients/key stakeholders to present findings and determine program direction
• Mentor and develop junior team members through knowledge-sharing, code reviews, and hands-on guidance, fostering their growth

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline. Equivalent practical experience in security research, reverse engineering, vulnerability research, or exploit development may substitute for a degree.
• Extensive experience developing, debugging, and scripting in C/C++ and Python within Linux command-line environments, with a strong emphasis on low-level programming, memory management, and system interaction for reverse engineering and vulnerability research.
• Experience with reverse engineering and vulnerability research, using tools such as IDA Pro, Binary Ninja, or Ghidra.
• Expertise in one or more of the following:
• Firmware analysis (ARM, MIPS, PowerPC, RTOS).
• Firmware rehosting using emulation tools such as QEMU
• Fuzzing and exploit development.
• Binary obfuscation and anti-analysis techniques.
• Wireless protocols and radio signal analysis.
• File system forensics and fault injection frameworks.
• Experience leading a team of engineers and researchers

Nice If You Have

• Experience in a client-facing technical role
• Experience reverse engineering binary payloads from multiple architectures (ARM, MIPS, TI, x86, x64)
• Experience reverse engineering data payloads at rest (custom file formats) and in flight (live data captures)
• Experience with invasive and non-invasive hardware analysis, including PCB/component identification and hardware manipulation
• Hands-on experience debugging embedded systems using JTAG, UART, oscilloscopes, and logic analyzers

Clearance Requirements:

• Active Top Secret clearance with eligibility/willingness to obtain a Top Secret/SCI clearance. Prefer active TS/SCI with Poly

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Overview of Opportunity 

Join the Trusted Electronics & Effects business unit of Two Six Technologies—a team of innovative engineers and reverse engineers in Arlington, Virginia—where you’ll dive into groundbreaking research on advanced embedded systems and architectures. Working with technologies like processor modules, digital boards, and high-speed signals, you’ll deconstruct physical hardware, extract firmware, identify vulnerabilities, and push the boundaries of what’s possible in embedded system security. Collaborating closely with top-tier hardware engineers and security researchers, you’ll help tackle some of the toughest challenges in the field. 

Our growing roster of government customers depends on us to deliver cutting-edge security solutions. We’re looking for a skilled Hardware Reverse Engineer to help drive our mission forward. If you’re passionate about solving complex challenges and making a tangible impact on national security, we want you on our team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Reverse engineer and analyze complex embedded systems designs to identify functional behaviors and facilitate deeper vulnerability analysis.
• Identify and exploit key system components, including communication channels and firmware memory.
• Conduct vulnerability research on hardened systems and architectures.
• Draft technical reports related to the function, characteristics, and any potential vulnerabilities of the assessed hardware and firmware.
• Rapidly prototype innovative technologies to analyze and exploit target systems.
• Reconstruct schematics from physical boards and develop hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) environments to test and emulate device behavior
• Conduct protocol and signals analysis utilizing oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, and logic analyzers.
• Contribute to a diverse range of research and development projects focused on embedded system security.
• Isolate areas of interest in complex systems with precision and efficiency.

What you will have(Basic Qualifications):

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline. Equivalent practical experience in security research, reverse engineering, vulnerability research, or exploit development may substitute for a degree.
• Extensive hands on experience with the following:
• Experience developing on embedded systems such as high speed data devices, or system-on-modules.
• Experience analyzing and reverse engineering binaries (x86/ARM/AVR)
• Debugging embedded systems using tools such as JTAG, UART, oscilloscopes, and logic analyzers.
• Developing and integrating bootloaders for embedded systems.
• Creating wiring diagrams and schematics.
• Programming in C, C++, and Python.
• Development targeting AMD/Xilinx, Altera, or Microsemi FPGA devices.

Nice if you Have (Preferred):

• Advanced degree (Master’s or Ph.D.) in Computer Science, Computer/Electrical Engineering, or a related scientific field.
• Experience as part of small R&D teams composed of researchers, engineers, and scientists.
• Custom PCB development experience with tools such as Altium.
• Knowledge of RF protocols and systems.
• Experience with Layer 1 and Layer 2 wired and wireless protocols, such as USB, SPI/I2C/1-Wire, Ethernet, PCI-Express, 802.11, and Bluetooth/ZigBee.
• Hacking experience on IoT products.
• Demonstrated experience managing and leading technical employees and engineering teams.

Security Clearance:

• Active U.S. security clearance at the Top Secret level, with the ability to obtain and maintain TS/SCI clearance.

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Overview of Opportunity 

Join the Embedded Systems division of Two Six Technologies, a team of innovative engineers and reverse engineers in Arlington, Virginia, where you’ll dive into groundbreaking research on advanced embedded systems and architectures. Working with technologies like processor modules, digital boards, and high-speed signals, you’ll deconstruct physical hardware, extract firmware, identify vulnerabilities, and push the boundaries of what’s possible in embedded system security. Collaborating closely with top-tier hardware engineers and security researchers, you’ll help tackle some of the toughest challenges in the field. 

Our growing roster of government customers depends on us to deliver cutting-edge security solutions. We’re looking for a skilled Hardware Reverse Engineer to help drive our mission forward. If you’re passionate about solving complex challenges and making a tangible impact on national security, we want you on our team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Reverse engineer and analyze complex embedded systems designs to identify functional behaviors and facilitate deeper vulnerability analysis.
• Identify and exploit key system components, including communication channels and firmware memory.
• Conduct vulnerability research on hardened systems and architectures.
• Draft technical reports related to the function, characteristics, and any potential vulnerabilities of the assessed hardware and firmware.
• Rapidly prototype innovative technologies to analyze and exploit target systems.
• Reconstruct schematics from physical boards and develop hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) environments to test and emulate device behavior
• Conduct protocol and signals analysis utilizing oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, and logic analyzers.
• Contribute to a diverse range of research and development projects focused on embedded system security.
• Isolate areas of interest in complex systems with precision and efficiency.

What you will have(Basic Qualifications):

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer/Electrical Engineering, or a related scientific field – OR – 7+ years of experience in the embedded security industry.
• Extensive hands-on experience with the following:
• Experience developing on embedded systems such as high-speed data devices, or system-on-modules.
• Experience analyzing and reverse engineering binaries (x86/ARM/AVR)
• Debugging embedded systems using tools such as JTAG, UART, oscilloscopes, and logic analyzers.
• Developing and integrating bootloaders for embedded systems.
• Creating wiring diagrams and schematics.
• Programming in C, C++, and Python.
• Development targeting AMD/Xilinx, Altera, or Microsemi FPGA devices.

Nice if you Have (Preferred):

• Advanced degree (Master’s or Ph.D.) in Computer Science, Computer/Electrical Engineering, or a related scientific field.
• Experience as part of small R&D teams composed of researchers, engineers, and scientists.
• Custom PCB development experience with tools such as Altium.
• Knowledge of RF protocols and systems.
• Experience with Layer 1 and Layer 2 wired and wireless protocols, such as USB, SPI/I2C/1-Wire, Ethernet, PCI-Express, 802.11, and Bluetooth/ZigBee.
• Hacking experience on IoT products.
• Demonstrated experience managing and leading technical employees and engineering teams.

Security Clearance:

• Active U.S. security clearance at the Top Secret level, with the ability to obtain and maintain TS/SCI clearance.

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Alarm.com is looking for a Senior Director of Device Engineering to provide leadership within our hardware engineering organization across Electrical, RF, and Mechanical Engineering. In this senior leadership role, you will define and drive the multi-year hardware roadmap, own engineering execution across all hardware teams, and ensure our device ecosystem remains competitive in performance, connectivity, and cost. You will partner closely with Firmware, Software, and Operations leadership to align priorities and deliver world-class connected home and business security products. The ideal candidate brings deep hardware engineering expertise, a track record of building and scaling high-performing teams, and hands-on experience bringing products to mass production

Key Responsibilities

Hardware Engineering Leadership & Oversight

• Provide strategic leadership and management oversight of Electrical Engineering (EE), Radio Frequency (RF), Mechanical Engineering (ME) teams. 
• Define the multi-year hardware roadmap, ensuring our hardware ecosystem remains competitive in power efficiency, connectivity, and cost.
• Set engineering priorities, allocate resources, and drive execution across all hardware teams
• Ensure adherence to industry-standard best practices, procedures, and quality standards throughout the hardware development lifecycle
• Establish and continuously improve hardware engineering processes - Focus on Design for Manufacturing and faster iterations. 
• Mentor and develop engineering managers and senior technical contributors

R&D & Innovation 

• Drive the strategic integration of AI into hardware engineering workflows, enabling the team to accelerate design iterations, automate routine analysis, and unlock new efficiencies. 
• Initiate new Research & Development efforts aligned with the company’s product strategy and technology roadmap
• Monitor active R&D projects for progress, risk, and alignment with business objectives
• Champion prototyping and proof-of-concept activities to validate emerging technologies before committing to full development

Cross-Functional Alignment & Collaboration

• Work closely with Embedded Firmware Engineering leadership to ensure alignment of priorities, execution plans, and a consistent approach to solving key technical problems. 
• Ensure process alignment with Firmware, Software, Operations, and other engineering functions.  
• Participate in executive-level planning to represent hardware equities in product roadmap discussions
• Escalate key technical and business issues to the VP of Device Engineering with clear context and recommended actions

Vendor Management & Technology Scouting

• Serve as the primary point of contact for major hardware vendors and component suppliers including:
  • Monitoring and understanding vendor technology roadmaps
  • Negotiating technical requirements and escalating critical issues
• Actively search for and evaluate new technologies that can improve product performance, reduce cost, or enable new capabilities
• Represent the company in vendor meetings, industry forums, and technology evaluations

Product Development & Manufacturing Insight

• Bring a working understanding of how to build and manufacture hardware products, particularly with contract manufacturers in East Asia
• Provide guidance on design-for-manufacturability (DFM), supply chain considerations, and production readiness
• Support Operations teams in resolving production escalations that require hardware engineering expertise
• Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field; Master’s degree preferred
• 15+ years of progressive experience in hardware engineering or related disciplines
• 8+ years in engineering management or leadership roles with increasing scope and team size
• 5+ years of experience managing vendor and supplier relationships in a hardware product environment
• Demonstrated experience overseeing EE, ME, and/or RF engineering teams

Technical Breadth

• Strong understanding of wireless connectivity and devices including cellular (4G, 5G, Cat-M), LoRa, Zwave, WiFi, and satellite
• Demonstrated deployment of AI into EE, RF, ME workflows resulting in productivity enhancement.
• Broad understanding of hardware engineering disciplines including:
  • Electrical engineering (PCB design, power systems, signal integrity)
  • RF engineering (antenna design, wireless protocols, EMC/EMI)
  • Cellular and communications technologies (LTE, LTE-M, NB-IoT, 5G)
• Familiarity with hardware product development lifecycle from concept through mass production
• Working knowledge of manufacturing processes, particularly with East Asian contract manufacturers
• Understanding of regulatory and certification requirements (FCC, UL, carrier certifications)

Leadership Competencies

• Proven ability to lead and develop high-performing, multi-disciplinary hardware engineering teams
• Strong cross-functional collaboration skills with the ability to align hardware, software, firmware, and operations organizations
• Executive-level communication skills—able to articulate technical issues and trade-offs to both engineering and business audiences
• Track record of establishing and improving engineering processes, documentation standards, and development workflows
• Strategic mindset balanced with hands-on engagement and operational accountability
• Experience escalating issues effectively and providing clear, actionable recommendations to senior leadership

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the IoT, security, or connected devices industry
• Background working with cellular module vendors and carrier ecosystems
• Prior experience building or scaling hardware teams at a product company
• Knowledge of industry standards for safety and security products (UL/ULC, SIA)

Please note that sponsorship of new applicants for employment authorization, or any other immigration-related support, is not available for this position at this time.

WHY WORK FOR ALARM.COM?

• Collaborate with outstanding people: We hire only the best. Our standards are high and our employees enjoy working alongside other high achievers.
• Make an immediate impact: New employees can expect to be given real responsibility for bringing new technologies to the marketplace. You are empowered to perform as soon as you join the Alarm.com team!
• Gain well rounded experience: Alarm.com offers a diverse and dynamic environment where you will get the chance to work directly with executives and develop expertise across multiple areas of the business.
• Community and Camaraderie: One of our core values is to 'Keep It Fun,' which to us means fostering a strong sense of community. Our culture is built on collaboration and connection, where we celebrate our successes and believe that a positive, engaging environment is key to doing our best work.
• Alarm.com values working together and collaborating in person. Our employees work from the office 4 days a week.

COMPANY INFO

Alarm.com is the leading platform for intelligently connected properties. Millions of homeowners and businesses rely on Alarm.com's technology to secure, monitor, and manage their environments from anywhere. Our comprehensive suite of solutions—including security, video surveillance, access control, active shooter detection, intelligent automation, energy management, and wellness—is delivered exclusively through a trusted network of thousands of professional service providers and commercial integrators across North America and worldwide. Alarm.com's common stock is traded on Nasdaq under the ticker symbol ALRM. Alarm.com delivers serious security for serious people.

For more information, please visit www.alarm.com.

COMPANY BENEFITS

Our total rewards package is designed to support you holistically—in your health, your finances, and your life outside of work. The package includes medical plans with company subsidies, a Health Savings Account (HSA) with a company contribution, and a 401(k) with an employer match. We encourage a healthy work-life balance with paid vacation that increases with tenure, paid holidays, wellness time, and paid maternity and bonding leave. To complete the package, we also provide company-paid disability and life insurance, all within a collaborative and casual work environment.

Alarm.com is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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