Description
Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology.
The Air Dominance and Strike (AD&S) Chief Engineering Team is the technical authority for critical programs, responsible for owning the technical baseline, leading multi-disciplinary engineering teams, and delivering revolutionary airborne systems.
As the Chief Engineer, Next Generation ISR, you will own the technical development from concept refinement through detailed design, build, and flight test of new aircraft concepts.
Responsibilities:
- Lead Technical Execution: Own the technical baseline and lead a multi-disciplinary engineering team through detailed design, system integration, and verification.
- Oversee Prototype Build & Integration: Coordinate the fabrication and assembly of prototype and development articles, resolving engineering challenges.
- Drive the Test Campaign: Lead the engineering team in planning and executing a comprehensive test program.
- Manage System Design & Architecture: Guide the team through critical design trades, sub-system optimization, and interface management.
- Ensure Airworthiness & Safety: Serve as the technical authority for system safety and partner with test teams.
- Problem Solve & Troubleshoot: Act as the lead technical problem-solver, driving root cause analysis and implementing effective solutions.
- Prepare for Production: Partner with the manufacturing engineering team to ensure the design is production-ready.
- Support deployed flight test and demonstration activities.
Required Qualifications:
- Experience as a Chief Engineer, Integrated Product Team (IPT) Lead, or senior technical leader on a Low-Observable ISR and/or strike platform.
- Deep, hands-on experience leading a multi-disciplinary team through at least one major phase of aircraft EMD.
- Proven track record of taking a complex aircraft system from design into build and successful flight testing.
- Strong technical foundation across multiple core aircraft disciplines.
- Experience working on mission-critical DoD or advanced development aircraft programs.
- Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, or a related engineering field.
- Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with developmental flight test, including test planning, risk management, and data analysis.
- Direct experience leading the prototype build of a UAS at Group 3 or above.
- Prior experience with DOW technology development organizations.
- Background in a "Skunk Works," "Phantom Works," or fast-paced startup environment.
- Experience with a wide range of manufacturing processes.
- A "player-coach" leadership style.
- An active Top Secret security clearance.
Salary Range: $191,000-$253,000 USD
Benefits: Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including comprehensive health, recovery, and other support programs.