Chief Engineer, Advanced Effects

1 hour, 10 minutes ago
Full-time
Lead
Software Development
Anduril Industries

Anduril Industries

Anduril Industries is an American defense technology firm that specializes in developing advanced autonomous systems for integrated awareness and security across land, sea, and air, utilizing its proprietary Lattice platform to enhance intelligence, su...

Aerospace & Defense
1K-5K
Founded 2017
$2200M raised

Description

  • Lead technical and programmatic execution of new and existing air vehicle system design, fabrication, test, productization, and sustainment.
  • Own the technical and programmatic success of assigned programs and communicate the technical vision to internal and external stakeholders.
  • Set up design trades for early conceptual exploration and partner with technical subject matter experts and Business Development to identify the right solution for current and future capability gaps.
  • Manage detailed system and subsystem design, including requirements development, subsystem trades, optimization, risk management, schedule, and cost considerations.
  • Coordinate fabrication of prototype and low-rate production articles as well as subsystem and system-level test efforts.
  • Support remotely deployed operations of the systems.
  • Work with senior leadership to ensure resource plans are sufficient for the scope of work.
  • Drive technical development across the full lifecycle from white paper sketches and conceptual design through flight test and transition to production.

Requirements

  • Deep understanding of unmanned aircraft at and above Group 3 class.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, or Software Engineering, or equivalent relevant experience.
  • Experience in a senior role leading air vehicle programs from initial concept through test and delivery to customers.
  • Experience driving strategic direction in competitive environments and solving complex system optimization problems under tight constraints.
  • Proven ability to deliver functional capabilities while aligning technical objectives with programmatic outcomes.
  • Demonstrated collaboration and partnership with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Strong understanding of the rationale behind vehicle and systems design.
  • Experience working on mission-critical DoD systems.
  • Experience troubleshooting and analyzing remotely deployed systems.
  • Ability to travel up to 50% to customer and test sites.
  • Eligibility to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance.

Benefits

  • Competitive base salary range of $220,000 to $292,000 USD.
  • Highly competitive equity grants included in the majority of full-time offers.
  • Top-tier benefits for full-time employees.
  • Comprehensive benefits package available at little to no cost to employees.

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