Deputy Chief Engineer, Autonomous Airpower

The role

The Deputy Chief Engineer will own vehicle subsystems from conceptual design through productionization. This role involves establishing program plans, managing technical risks, and coordinating between engineering and manufacturing teams.

What you will do

• Own vehicle subsystems and design scope from conceptual design through productionization
• Establish program plan and vision
• Coordinate and execute design level trades
• Incorporate knowledge of aircraft design, standards, safety, and test methodology
• Establish requirements and design review criteria
• Own interfaces between subsystems
• Manage technical and programmatic risks
• Negotiate workflows with functional engineering leaders
• Develop budgetary estimates and schedules
• Develop staffing estimates and recruit talent

Required qualifications

• Experience developing, building, and testing large aircraft subsystems
• 7+ years of technical engineering experience in a professional environment
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Experience leading technical new start development projects
• Must be able to obtain and hold a U.S. security clearance
• Aerospace, Electrical, Mechanical or Software Engineering Degree

Nice to have

• Aviation passion demonstrated through FAA pilots license, Airframe and Powerplant license, Experimental Aircraft/Homebuilding etc.
• Demonstrated ability to take designs from concept to flight
• Unmanned aircraft development experience
• Strong hands on technical skills - both professional and hobby

Benefits

• Comprehensive, competitive benefits package available at little to no cost to employees

Before you apply

• Must be able to obtain and hold a U.S. security clearance
• Consent to Anduril Industries using a third-party service provider to conduct pre-employment risk, integrity, and due diligence screening

About the company

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. Their systems are powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system.