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Salary: USD 191,000 - 253,000 / annual
Anduril Industries, a defense technology company, is seeking a Deputy Chief Engineer for Advanced Effects (Missiles) to join the Air Dominance and Strike (AD&S) Chief Engineering Team. This role is central to the technical execution and strategic vision of critical missile programs, including the Barracuda platform.
You will lead technical and programmatic execution of new and existing missile designs from conception through fabrication, test, productization, and sustainment. You own the technical and programmatic success of assigned programs, establishing technical vision, assembling multidisciplinary teams of internal and external subject matter experts, and communicating that vision effectively.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading technical and programmatic execution across the full lifecycle of missile designs
- Establishing technical and programmatic vision and assembling expert teams
- Conducting trades to explore early conceptual designs in collaboration with technical SMEs and Business Development teams
- Managing detailed system and subsystem design, including requirements development, trades, optimization, and risk management
- Coordinating fabrication of prototype and low-rate production articles
- Overseeing subsystem and system-level test efforts
- Supporting remotely deployed operations of systems
- Collaborating with senior leadership on resource planning
- Traveling up to 25% to customer and test sites
The role requires deep expertise in missile development or robotics/consumer electronics, with proven ability to drive strategic direction, solve complex system optimization challenges under tight constraints, and deliver functional capabilities while aligning technical and programmatic objectives.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Deep understanding of missile development or robotics/consumer electronics
- Bachelor's degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, or Software Engineering, or equivalent experience in a relevant field
- Senior-level experience leading programs from initial concept through test and delivery to customers
- Demonstrated ability to drive strategic direction in competitive landscapes and solve complex system optimization challenges under tight constraints
- Proven ability to deliver functional capabilities while aligning technical objectives with programmatic outcomes
- Strong collaboration and partnership skills with internal and external stakeholders
- Strong understanding of the "why" behind vehicle and systems design
- Experience working on mission-critical DOD systems
- Experience troubleshooting and analyzing remotely deployed systems
- Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance
