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Anduril Industries · 5 months ago

Chief Engineer - Air Dominance & Strike - Autonomous Air Vehicles

Costa Mesa, California, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$182K/yr - $273K/yr

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company focused on transforming military capabilities with advanced technology. The Chief Engineer for Air Dominance & Strike will lead the technical development of autonomous air vehicle systems from conception through production and sustainment, ensuring successful execution of programs and strategic vision.

AerospaceArtificial Intelligence (AI)GovernmentMilitaryNational Security

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

Responsibilities

Lead technical and programmatic execution of new and existing air vehicle systems design, 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

Qualification

Unmanned aircraft expertiseAerospace engineeringProgram managementSystem optimizationDOD systems experienceAnalytical skillsCollaboration skillsLeadership skills

Required

Deep understanding of unmanned aircraft at and above Group 3 class

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical or Software engineering, or equivalent experience in a relevant field

Experience in a senior role leading air vehicle 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 50% to Customer and Test Sites

Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance

Benefits

Platinum Healthcare Benefits: For U.S. roles, we offer comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you.

For UK roles, Private Medical Insurance (PMI): Anduril will cover the full cost of the insurance premium for an employee and dependents.

For AUS roles, Private health plan through Bupa: Coverage is fully subsidized by Anduril.

Basic Life/AD&D and long-term disability insurance 100% covered by Anduril, plus the option to purchase additional life insurance for you and your dependents.

Extremely generous company holiday calendar including a holiday hiatus in December, and highly competitive PTO plans.

16 weeks of paid Caregiver & Wellness Leave to care for a family member, bond with your baby, or tend to your own medical condition.

Family Planning & Parenting Support: Fertility (eg, IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carrier coverage with additional benefits and resources to provide support from planning to parenting.

Mental Health Resources: We provide free mental health resources 24/7 including therapy, life coaching, and more. Additional work-life services, such as free legal and financial support, available to you as well.

A professional development stipend is available to all Andurilians.

Daily Meals and Provisions: For many of our offices this means breakfast, lunch and fully stocked micro-kitchens.

Company-funded commuter benefits available based on your region.

Relocation assistance (depending on role eligibility).

401(k) retirement savings plan - both a traditional and Roth 401(k). (US roles only)