Anduril Forward Deployed Engineer Jobs & Salary
3 open forward deployed engineering roles at Anduril, with disclosed base pay of $113K–$254K.
Open roles
| Role | Location | Base pay (USD) | Posted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Senior Product Manager, Forward Deployed | Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States | $144K–$192K | 2026-10-29 |
| Forward Deployed Engineer, Air Defense (FDE) | Costa Mesa, California, United States | $113K–$155K | 2026-10-27 |
| Senior Forward Deployed Software Engineer, Strategic Defense | Costa Mesa, California, United States; Washington, District of Columbia, United States | $191K–$254K | 2026-10-27 |
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