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Salary: USD 191,000 - 253,000 / annual
Anduril Industries is a defense technology company transforming U.S. and allied military capabilities through advanced technology. The Tactical Recon & Strike team develops aerial small drones (Group 1-3) and all equipment to test, deploy, and operate them. Products include Ghost, Anvil, Bolt, and Altius systems, powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a realtime 3D command and control center.
As Chief Engineer - Tactical Effects, you will lead the engineering efforts for small unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) systems. Your responsibilities include:
• Conceptualize system architecture for upgrades and enhancements to existing vehicle systems
• Conduct conceptual designs of small drones including sizing, system performance, and initial prototyping
• Layout system design plans and interfaces for new UAV products and platforms
• Work within a multidisciplinary team of engineers and specialists throughout the UAV design and integration process
• Manage tactical engineering efforts, interfacing between different engineering and test disciplines
• Draft and develop test plans for critical subsystems and support vehicle-level acceptance testing
• Develop interface controls for partners and customers for hardware, software, and electrical integration of complex payloads with existing and new Anduril UAVs
• Lead vehicle data analysis efforts to identify performance trends and develop predictive failure models to achieve maximum uptime
• Support build and benchtop testing of new vehicle systems
• Conduct hands-on UAV testing with occasional travel
You will be responsible for progressing systems from clean sheet design to functioning hardware, working closely with specialist teams to solve complex problems facing military customers. The role requires hands-on involvement in prototyping, testing, and field operations.
REQUIREMENTS:
• 7–10 years of industry experience including 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 ability to use 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 to inform design, operation, and troubleshooting of complex subsystems
• Hands-on manufacturing and/or flight testing experience
• Experience in design engineering
• Experience in software engineering
• Understanding of aerodynamics, avionics, and flight systems
