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Anduril Industries · 2 days ago

Chief Engineer

Huntsville, AL

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$165K/yr - $218K/yr

10+ years exp

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company focused on transforming military capabilities with advanced technology. As Chief Engineer, you will lead solid rocket motor programs from concept to production, overseeing project execution and managing an interdisciplinary technical team.

AerospaceArtificial Intelligence (AI)GovernmentMilitaryNational Security

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Lead solid rocket motor programs from concept into production

Own the program—have full authority and responsibility for its execution

Generate program plans and execute to them

Be the 'face of the program' with internal and external customers

Manage the day-to-day activities of an interdisciplinary technical team

Coordinate activities with other Anduril Rocket Motor Systems organizations outside of Engineering, such as Manufacturing Operations and Supply Chain

Qualification

Solid rocket motor designMechanical designProject managementSystems engineeringSpace propulsionSolidWorks CADAbaqus FEAInternal ballisticsStructural analysisThermal analysis

Required

A minimum of 5 years' experience with the design, development, and manufacture of solid rocket motors

A minimum of 10 years total industry experience

Strong technical background in mechanical design, internal ballistics, structural analysis, or thermal analysis

Strong project planning and management skills

Well-versed in the application of systems engineering, particularly risk management and requirements management

Ability to travel to other Anduril sites, customer sites, or supplier sites as business demands. Anticipated 50% travel

Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export controlled information or facilities

Preferred

Advanced degree (masters or doctorate) in engineering or engineering management

Experience with space propulsion, and/or orbital mechanics

Experience with solid works CAD software and/or Abaqus FEA software

Ability to obtain and hold a U.S. Top Secret Security Clearance

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you.

Anduril covers life and disability insurance for all employees.

Highly competitive PTO plans with a holiday hiatus in December.

Caregiver & Wellness Leave is available to care for family members, bond with a new baby, or address your own medical needs.

Coverage for fertility treatments (e.g., IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carriers, along with resources to support you and your partner from planning to parenting.

Access free mental health resources 24/7, including therapy and life coaching.

Annual reimbursement for professional development

Company-funded commuter benefits based on your region.

Available depending on role eligibility.

Traditional 401(k), Roth, and after-tax (mega backdoor Roth) options.

Pension plan with employer match.

Superannuation plan.