Founded in 2017, Anduril is a defense technology company that builds advanced autonomous systems and AI-driven hardware for the US and allied militaries. Its products include autonomous undersea vehicles, counter-drone systems, and solid rocket motors, spanning both hardware engineering and software development across the defense and national security sectors.
The company operates with a software-first approach to building hardware and AI systems, with engineers taking direct ownership of projects. Anduril's culture emphasizes attention to detail, rigorous testing, and the conviction that national security infrastructure needs significant modernization. Employees work on systems intended to protect military personnel, and the company describes this work as demanding but meaningful.
Technical domains at Anduril include autonomous systems, defense technology, AI systems, and hardware engineering. The firm positions itself at the intersection of Silicon Valley-style software development and traditional defense manufacturing, focusing on systems designed to function reliably in real-world operational environments.
