Anduril Industries

Chief Engineer, Advanced Effects (Missiles)

Anduril Industries$191K — $336K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Deep understanding of Missile Development or Robotics/consumer electronics
  • Bachelor's degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical or Software engineering, or equivalent experience
  • Experience leading programs from concept through delivery
  • Experience driving strategic direction in competitive landscapes
  • Proven ability to align technical objectives with programmatic outcomes
  • Strong collaboration with internal and external stakeholders
  • Familiarity with mission critical DOD systems

Responsibilities

  • Lead execution of missile designs, fabrication, testing, and product sustainment
  • Own technical and programmatic success for assigned programs
  • Explore early conceptual designs with technical experts and business teams
  • Manage detailed design and optimization of systems and subsystems
  • Coordinate fabrication of prototype and production articles
  • Support operations of deployed systems
  • Work with leadership to ensure resource adequacy for project scope

Benefits

  • Comprehensive, competitive benefits package at little to no cost to employees
  • Support in health and recovery
  • Investment in employee well-being
  • Access to top-tier benefits for full-time employees
Full Job Description
The Air Dominance and Strike (AD&S) Chief Engineering Team is a driving force behind the technical execution and strategic vision of our most critical programs. They are responsible for architecting a vision for product development and guiding multi-disciplinary teams to deliver effectively. They are expected to own the mission and to be deeply involved in building the eco-system that enables execution. We are hiring for Chief Engineers across our Barracuda and Roadrunner programs.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:
  • Lead technical and programmatic execution of new and existing missile designs, fabrication, test, productization and sustainment.
  • Own the technical and programmatic success of your programs, establish technical and programmatic vision assemble teams of internal and external subject matter experts, and communicate that vision to them.
  • Set up trades to enable the exploration of early conceptual designs while working closely with technical SME's and Business Development teams to find the right solution to current and future gaps in the DOD capability to ensure the warfighter has the best solution for current and future conflicts.
  • Manage the detailed design of the system and subsystems including requirements development, sub-system trades and optimization, risk management etc. to ensure the appropriate consideration of design key performance parameters, schedule, costs and risks.
  • Coordinate the fabrication of prototype and low-rate production articles and subsystem/system level test efforts.
  • Support remotely deployed operations of your systems.
  • Work with senior leadership to ensure resource plans are adequate for work scope.


REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Deep understanding of Missile Development or Robotics/consumer electronics
  • Bachelor's degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical or Software engineering, or equivalent experience in a relevant field.
  • Experience in a senior role leading programs from initial concept through test and delivery to customers
  • Experience driving strategic direction in competitive landscapes, solving complex system optimization challenges under tight constraints.
  • Proven ability to deliver functional capabilities while aligning technical objectives with programmatic outcomes.
  • Demonstrated collaboration and partnerships with internal and external stakeholders
  • Strong understanding of the "why" behind Vehicle and Systems design.
  • Experience working on mission critical DOD systems
  • Experience troubleshooting and analyzing remotely deployed systems.
  • Travel up to 25% to Customer and Test Sites
  • Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance


US Salary Range

$191,000-$336,000 USD

The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers; and are considered part of Anduril's total compensation package. Additionally, Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including:

Benefits

At Anduril, we invest in our people. Our comprehensive, competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees) ensures you're supported in health, recovery, and whatever comes next. For more information, Explore Our Benefits.

About Anduril Industries

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company that develops advanced systems for the military. The company was founded in 2017 by Palmer Luckey, Trae Stephens, and Matt Grimm, and has since grown to become a major player in the defense industry. Anduril's products include autonomous drones, surveillance systems, and other advanced technologies that are designed to enhance military capabilities. The company has received significant funding from investors and has partnerships with several major defense contractors. Anduril is headquartered in Mountain View, California.
Learn more about Anduril Industries
Size
200 employees
Industry
Founded
2017

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