Chief Engineer, Advanced Targeting & Sensing Systems

2 hours, 23 minutes ago
Full-time
Lead
IoT and Embedded Systems
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 end-to-end technical and programmatic execution to transition a working prototype into a production-ready product for operational customers.
  • Build and manage a high-performing engineering team of 5-10 direct reports, including team culture, processes, and technical standards.
  • Own the technical roadmap for productization, including component selection, design for manufacturing, ruggedization, safety systems, and qualification testing.
  • Work cross-functionally with software, mechanical, electrical, and autonomy teams to improve system performance and reliability.
  • Establish and run qualification and testing programs to validate performance, reliability, and safety under operational conditions.
  • Support operational testing with end users and incorporate feedback into design and performance improvements.
  • Ensure work meets applicable safety standards, regulatory requirements, and qualification standards.
  • Manage technical risk, schedule, and resource planning to deliver capability on aggressive timelines.
  • Travel 25%+ to test sites, manufacturing partners, and customer locations.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree or higher in Mechanical, Electrical, Robotics, Actuation, or a related engineering field.
  • 10+ years of hardware engineering experience with demonstrated progression in technical leadership roles.
  • Proven track record taking prototype or proof-of-concept hardware systems to production and customer delivery.
  • Deep experience with electromechanical systems integration, precision actuation, and mechatronics.
  • Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, design for manufacturability (DFM), reliability, and supply chain management.
  • Experience building and leading engineering teams, setting technical vision, and driving execution.
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to interface with cross-functional teams and leadership.
  • Must be a U.S. person and eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret security clearance.
  • Must be authorized to work in the United States.
  • Preferred: proven ability to take multiple products to market.
  • Preferred: background in precision targeting systems, stabilization platforms, or advanced control systems, with deep experience in advanced optical-mechanical systems.
  • Preferred: knowledge of MIL-STD requirements and rigorous qualification programs.
  • Preferred: experience with lidar, optical sensors, or range-finding technologies.
  • Preferred: familiarity with real-time control systems and embedded computing platforms.
  • Preferred: background in ruggedization and environmental qualification testing.

Benefits

  • US salary range of $191,000 to $253,000 base salary.
  • Highly competitive equity grants included in the majority of full-time offers.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage at little to no cost for US roles.
  • Life and disability insurance covered by Anduril for all employees.
  • Highly competitive PTO with a holiday hiatus in December.
  • Caregiver and Wellness Leave for family care, bonding with a new baby, or personal medical needs.
  • Family planning and parenting support, including fertility treatment, adoption, and gestational carrier coverage.
  • Free 24/7 mental health resources, including therapy and life coaching, plus legal and financial support services.
  • Annual reimbursement for professional development.
  • Company-funded commuter benefits, relocation assistance depending on eligibility, and retirement savings plans such as 401(k), Roth, and after-tax options.

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