Deputy Chief Engineer, Tactical Effects

The Tactical Recon & Strike team at Anduril develops aerial small drones and equipment to test, deploy, and operate. They create products like Ghost, Anvil, Bolt, and Altius from concept to operational systems.

Responsibilities

• Conceptualize system architecture for upgrades and enhancements to existing vehicle systems
• Design small drones, including sizing, system performance, and initial prototyping
• Layout system design plans and interfaces for new UAV products and platforms
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineers and specialists throughout the UAV design and integration process
• Manage tactical engineering efforts, interfacing between different engineering and test disciplines
• Develop test plans for critical subsystems and support vehicle level acceptance testing
• Create interface controls for partners and customers for hardware, software, and electrical integration of complex payloads
• Lead 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 in system architecture
• Familiarity with 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
• Passion for systems development, integration, and testing
• Knowledge of electronics troubleshooting and basic test equipment
• Extremely organized and detail-oriented
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• 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
• Hands-on manufacturing and/or flight testing experience
• Experience in design engineering
• Experience in software engineering
• Understanding of aerodynamics, avionics, and flight systems

Benefits Anduril offers a comprehensive benefits package, including top-tier benefits for full-time employees.