Senior Principal Chief Engineer, Space Special Programs

In the Space Special Programs team at Anduril, you will help design and develop advanced space capabilities to drive mission success in challenging operational environments.

You will:

• Design spacecraft and space system architectures
• Create conceptual designs of missions and payloads
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineers and specialists throughout the spacecraft design and integration process
• Manage tactical engineering efforts and interface with different engineering and test disciplines
• Develop test plans for critical subsystems and support vehicle level acceptance testing
• Develop interface controls for partners and customers for hardware, systems, and electrical integration of complex payloads
• Support build and benchtop testing of new vehicle systems
• Support integration, testing, delivery, and operations of spacecraft and space subsystems
• Conduct hands-on spacecraft testing with occasional travel
• Participate in design reviews, integration and test campaigns, launch-site and on-orbit operations campaigns
• Mentor engineers and share knowledge on small spacecraft design and test
• Support critical hardware demonstrations with customers as needed

Requirements:

• 25+ years of industry experience designing spacecraft and spacecraft subsystems
• 10+ years of industry experience working with spacecraft system architectures
• 10+ years of industry experience leading a team of engineers to implement and deliver space flight hardware
• Familiarity with systems engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, and integration and test campaigns
• Demonstrated experience with conceptual design and vehicle system architectures
• Proven track record of progressing from clean sheet design to functioning hardware
• Hands-on build and prototyping of spacecraft systems
• Passion for mission and designing systems to fill gaps
• Knowledge of electronics troubleshooting and basic test equipment
• Excellent team management skills
• Commitment to fostering a positive, inclusive culture
• Ability to travel as required
• US Citizen with ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Top Secret security clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience designing RF transponders and small form-factor RF equipment
• Hands-on manufacturing and/or flight testing experience
• Experience in design engineering
• Understanding of spacecraft development lifecycles, testing campaigns, and operational campaigns

Salary: $292,000-$386,000 USD Benefits: Comprehensive, competitive benefits package