Chief Engineer, Autonomous Airpower

Anduril

Costa Mesa, United States
Base: $254,000—$336,000 usd; bonus/equity: highly ...
On-site
Lead technical and programmatic execution
Air vehicle systems design
Guidance section development
Lead technical and programmatic execution of new and existing air vehicle systems design, fabrication, test, productization and sustainment

Job Summary

  • Lead technical and programmatic execution of new and existing air vehicle systems design, fabrication, test, productization and sustainment.
  • Own the technical and programmatic success of your programs, establish technical and programmatic vision assemble teams of internal and external subject matter experts, and communicate that vision to them.
  • Set up trades to enable the exploration of early conceptual designs while working closely with technical SME’s and Business Development teams to find the right solution to current and future gaps in the DOD capability to ensure the warfighter has the best solution for current and future conflicts.

Matching Summary

Lead technical and programmatic execution of new and existing air vehicle systems design, fabrication, test, productization and sustainment.

Salary

Base: $254,000—$336,000 USD; Bonus/Equity: Highly competitive equity grants; Benefits: Top-tier benefits including comprehensive healthcare, income protection, generous time off

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Lead technical and programmatic execution
  • Air vehicle systems design
  • Guidance section development
  • Payload and datalink integration
  • Leverage intuition and prior experience

Nice-to-have

  • Strategic vision for product development
  • Building the ecosystem for execution
  • Leverage technical expertise and leadership

Key Requirements

  • Deep understanding of unmanned aircraft at and above Group 3 class
  • Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical or Software engineering, or equivalent experience
  • Experience in a senior role leading air vehicle programs
  • Experience driving strategic direction in competitive landscapes
  • Proven ability to deliver functional capabilities
  • Demonstrated collaboration and partnerships
  • Strong understanding of the “why” behind Vehicle and Systems design
  • Experience working on mission critical DOD systems
  • Experience troubleshooting and analyzing remotely deployed systems
  • Travel up to 50% to Customer and Test Sites
  • Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance

Work Rights

Must have active U.S. Secret security clearance

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