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Anduril Industries · 4 days ago

Head of Frontier AI, Integrated Systems

Washington, DC

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$335K/yr - $444K/yr

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company focused on transforming military capabilities with advanced technology. The Head of Frontier AI will lead a machine learning team to develop AI solutions for defense applications, ensuring the integration of safe and secure capabilities into military systems.

AerospaceArtificial Intelligence (AI)GovernmentMilitaryNational Security

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Drive strategy that fields safe and secure performant agents on embedded warfighting compute

Manage a cohort of cleared machine learning engineers, researchers, and product managers

Provide deep technical leadership to team on design, development, and deployment of advanced AI solutions

Leverage and shape the world’s largest defense robotics data set to develop cutting-edge AI capabilities

Coordinate with internal testing and evaluation team(s) to design specialized evaluation benchmarks for defense use-cases

Partner with US-based Frontier AI Labs to revolutionize the employment of autonomy in embedded hardware

Qualification

AI/ML team managementDeep learning expertiseAI technology deploymentProgramming skillsEdge-deployed ML systemsDefense tech experienceActive security clearance

Required

Management experience leading and growing AI/ML teams

Experience deploying AI-technologies into classified environments (e.g., disconnected, air-gapped, etc.)

Expertise in deep learning techniques and the latest generative AI technologies (Agents, Vision-Language Action models, etc.)

Strong programming skills

Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Top Secret SCI security clearance

Preferred

Experience with edge-deployed ML systems

Prior work in Defense Tech and/or Start Ups

Active U.S. Top Secret SCI security clearance

Benefits

Income Protection: Anduril covers life and disability insurance for all employees.

Generous time off: Highly competitive PTO plans with a holiday hiatus in December. Caregiver & Wellness Leave is available to care for family members, bond with a new baby, or address your own medical needs.

Family Planning & Parenting Support: Coverage for fertility treatments (e.g., IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carriers, along with resources to support you and your partner from planning to parenting.

Mental Health Resources: Access free mental health resources 24/7, including therapy and life coaching. Additional work-life services, such as legal and financial support, are also available.

Professional Development: Annual reimbursement for professional development

Commuter Benefits: Company-funded commuter benefits based on your region.

Relocation Assistance: Available depending on role eligibility.

US Roles: Traditional 401(k), Roth, and after-tax (mega backdoor Roth) options.

UK & IE Roles: Pension plan with employer match.

AUS Roles: Superannuation plan.