Chief Engineer, Tactical Recon And Strike

Anduril Industries

Costa Mesa, California, United States
Base: $254,000 - $336,000 usd; bonus/equity: highl...
On-site
12+ years senior system design experience
Cross-functional engineering leadership
Hands-on robotic system prototyping
Anduril's Tactical Recon & Strike division builds highly capable autonomous drones and solid rocket motors to transform military capabilities

Job Summary

  • Anduril's Tactical Recon & Strike division builds highly capable autonomous drones and solid rocket motors to transform military capabilities.
  • The Chief Engineer will drive technical direction across electrical, controls, software, and mechanical disciplines to deliver critical defense products.
  • Candidates must be eligible for a US Secret security clearance and possess extensive experience leading complex system development from concept to delivery.

Matching Summary

Anduril's Tactical Recon & Strike division builds highly capable autonomous drones and solid rocket motors to transform military capabilities.

Salary

Base: $254,000 - $336,000 USD; Bonus/Equity: Highly competitive equity grants included; Benefits: Top-tier benefits package available at little to no cost

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 12+ years senior system design experience
  • Cross-functional engineering leadership
  • Hands-on robotic system prototyping
  • Aerodynamics and IMU knowledge
  • Firmware and sensor physics expertise

Nice-to-have

  • Real-world military UAS operational experience
  • Mission-oriented mentality
  • Inclusive and collaborative culture commitment
  • Rapid prototyping and data analysis skills

Key Requirements

  • 12+ years direct senior role experience
  • Technical Bachelor's degree in relevant field
  • Eligible for US Secret security clearance
  • Ability to travel for test planning and execution

Work Rights

Must be eligible to obtain and maintain active US Secret security clearance

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