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Air Dominance & Strike - Chief Engineer

Anduril Industries is a pioneering defense technology company focused on revolutionizing military capabilities with advanced AI, autonomy, and sensor fusion. They seek a Chief Engineer for their Air Dominance & Strike team to lead the technical development and programmatic execution of advanced aerial and robotic systems from concept through production.

Skills

  • Deep expertise in unmanned vehicles and robotics.
  • Strong program leadership from concept to delivery.
  • Systems and vehicle design understanding.
  • Team building and vision alignment.
  • Troubleshooting remotely deployed systems.

Responsibilities

  • Lead technical and programmatic execution of air vehicle systems design, fabrication, testing, and productization.
  • Establish technical vision, assemble and lead teams of experts.
  • Develop vehicle layout, propulsion system design, guidance, payload, and data link integration.
  • Manage design requirements, risk, schedule, and cost optimization.
  • Coordinate prototyping, low-rate production, and subsystem/system-level test efforts.
  • Support remote deployed operations of developed systems.
  • Collaborate with senior leadership on resource planning.

Education

  • Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, or Software Engineering or equivalent experience.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive healthcare plans including medical, dental, and vision (US roles).
  • Basic life/AD&D and long-term disability insurance fully covered.
  • Generous holidays and competitive PTO including a December holiday hiatus.
  • 16 weeks paid Caregiver & Wellness Leave.
  • Family planning and parenting support including fertility and adoption coverage.
  • 24/7 mental health resources and additional legal and financial support.
  • Professional development stipend.
  • Daily meals and stocked micro-kitchens at many offices.
  • Company-funded commuter benefits where applicable.
  • Relocation assistance depending on role.
  • 401(k) retirement plans (US roles).
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