Chief Engineer - Tactical Effects

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century’s most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Anduril’s family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a realtime, 3D command and control center. As the world enters an era of strategic competition, Anduril is committed to bringing cutting-edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years.ABOUT THE TEAMThe Tactical Recon & Strike team at Anduril develops aerial small drones (Group 1-3) and all equipment to test, deploy and operate. The team is responsible for taking products like Ghost, Anvil, Bolt and Altius from concepts to operational systems. We work in close coordination with specialist teams to solve some of the hardest problems facing our customers. We are looking for software engineers, hardware engineers, roboticists, and front-end mobile developers who are excited about creating a powerful robotics platform that can be tasked and viewed in real-time through a variety of interfaces.WHAT YOU'LL DOConceptualize system architecture for upgrades and enhancements to existing vehicle systemsConceptual designs of small drones including sizing, system performance and initial prototypingLayout system design plans and interfaces for new UAV products and platformsWork within a team of multidisciplinary engineers and specialists throughout the life of UAV design and integration processManage tactical engineering efforts, interfacing between different engineering and test disciplinesDraft and develop test plans for critical subsystems, and support vehicle level acceptance testingDevelop interface controls for partners and customers for hardware, software, and electrical integration of complex and unique payloads with existing and new Anduril UAVsAchieve maximum uptime by leading vehicle data analysis efforts to identify performance trends and develop predictive failure modelsSupport build and benchtop testing of new vehicle systemsConduct hands-on UAV testing with occasional travelREQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS7-10 years of industry experience including but not limited to system architecture Familiarity with concepts of systems engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, software development, and control theoryDemonstrated experience with conceptual design and vehicle system architecture Proven track record of progressing from clean sheet design to functioning hardwareHands-on build and prototyping of complex robotic or aircraft systemsA passion for systems development, integration, and testingKnowledge of electronics troubleshooting and ability to use basic test equipmentExtremely organized and detail-orientedExcellent verbal & written communication skillsA sincere commitment to fostering a positive, inclusive, and collaborative cultureAbility to travel as required for test planning and executionMust be able to obtain and hold a U.S. Top Secret security clearancePREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSExperience developing electromechanical system models to inform the design, operation, and troubleshooting of complex subsystemsHands-on manufacturing and/or flight testing experienceExperience in design engineeringExperience in software engineeringUnderstanding of aerodynamics, avionics, and flight systemsUS Salary Range$191,000—$253,000 USDThe salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. 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