Anduril Industries

Chief Engineer

Anduril Industries$191K — $253K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 7-10 years of industry experience mainly in system architecture
  • Familiarity with systems engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, software development, and control theory
  • Experience in conceptual design and vehicle system architecture
  • Track record from clean sheet design to functioning hardware
  • Hands-on prototyping of complex robotic or aircraft systems
  • Passion for systems development, integration, and testing
  • Knowledge of electronics troubleshooting and basic test equipment usage
  • Extremely organized and detail-oriented
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Commitment to fostering an inclusive and collaborative culture
  • Ability to obtain and hold a U.S. Top Secret security clearance

Responsibilities

  • Conceptualize system architecture for vehicle system upgrades and enhancements
  • Design small drone concepts including performance and prototyping
  • Prepare system design plans and interfaces for new UAV products
  • Collaborate within multidisciplinary teams throughout UAV design and integration
  • Manage tactical engineering efforts interfacing different engineering and test disciplines
  • Develop test plans for subsystems and support vehicle acceptance testing
  • Create interface controls for hardware, software, and electrical integration
  • Lead vehicle data analysis to identify performance trends and predictive failures
  • Support build and benchtop testing of new vehicle systems
  • Conduct hands-on UAV testing with occasional travel

Benefits

  • Comprehensive and competitive benefits package at little to no cost to employees
  • Support for health and recovery
  • Focus on employee wellbeing and future planning
  • Top-tier equity grants included in full-time offers
Full Job Description
ABOUT THE TEAM

The Tactical Recon & Strike team at Anduril develops aerial small drones (Group 1-3) and all equipment to test, deploy and operate. The team is responsible for taking products like Ghost, Anvil, Bolt and Altius from concepts to operational systems. We work in close coordination with specialist teams to solve some of the hardest problems facing our customers. We are looking for software engineers, hardware engineers, roboticists, and front-end mobile developers who are excited about creating a powerful robotics platform that can be tasked and viewed in real-time through a variety of interfaces.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
  • Conceptualize system architecture for upgrades and enhancements to existing vehicle systems
  • Conceptual designs of small drones including sizing, system performance and initial prototyping
  • Layout system design plans and interfaces for new UAV products and platforms
  • Work within a team of multidisciplinary engineers and specialists throughout the life of UAV design and integration process
  • Manage tactical engineering efforts, interfacing between different engineering and test disciplines
  • Draft and develop test plans for critical subsystems, and support vehicle level acceptance testing
  • Develop interface controls for partners and customers for hardware, software, and electrical integration of complex and unique payloads with existing and new Anduril UAVs
  • Achieve maximum uptime by leading vehicle data analysis efforts to identify performance trends and develop predictive failure models
  • Support build and benchtop testing of new vehicle systems
  • Conduct hands-on UAV testing with occasional travel
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • 7-10 years of industry experience including but not limited to system architecture
  • Familiarity with concepts of systems engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, software development, and control theory
  • Demonstrated experience with conceptual design and vehicle system architecture
  • Proven track record of progressing from clean sheet design to functioning hardware
  • Hands-on build and prototyping of complex robotic or aircraft systems
  • A passion for systems development, integration, and testing
  • Knowledge of electronics troubleshooting and ability to use basic test equipment
  • Extremely organized and detail-oriented
  • Excellent verbal & written communication skills
  • A sincere commitment to fostering a positive, inclusive, and collaborative culture
  • Ability to travel as required for test planning and execution
  • Must be able to obtain and hold a U.S. Top Secret security clearance
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • Experience developing electromechanical system models to inform the design, operation, and troubleshooting of complex subsystems
  • Hands-on manufacturing and/or flight testing experience
  • Experience in design engineering
  • Experience in software engineering
  • Understanding of aerodynamics, avionics, and flight systems


US Salary Range

$191,000-$253,000 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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