Chief Engineer

The role

The Chief Engineer will conceptualize system architecture and designs for small drones. You will manage tactical engineering efforts and lead vehicle data analysis to improve performance.

What you will do

• Conceptualize system architecture for upgrades and enhancements to existing vehicle systems
• Conceptual designs of small drones including sizing, system performance and initial prototyping
• Layout system design plans and interfaces for new UAV products and platforms
• Work within a team of multidisciplinary engineers and specialists
• Manage tactical engineering efforts, interfacing between different engineering and test disciplines
• Draft and develop test plans for critical subsystems and support vehicle level acceptance testing
• Develop interface controls for partners and customers for hardware, software, and electrical integration
• Lead vehicle data analysis efforts to identify performance trends and develop predictive failure models
• Support build and benchtop testing of new vehicle systems
• Conduct hands-on UAV testing with occasional travel

Required qualifications

• 7-10 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 theory
• Demonstrated experience with conceptual design and vehicle system architecture
• Proven track record of progressing from clean sheet design to functioning hardware
• Hands-on build and prototyping of complex robotic or aircraft systems
• A passion for systems development, integration, and testing
• Knowledge of electronics troubleshooting and ability to use basic test equipment
• Extremely organized and detail-oriented
• Excellent verbal & written communication skills
• A sincere commitment to fostering a positive, inclusive, and collaborative culture
• Ability to travel as required for test planning and execution
• Must be able to obtain and hold a U.S. Top Secret security clearance

Nice to have

• Experience developing electromechanical system models to inform the design, operation, and troubleshooting of complex subsystems
• Hands-on manufacturing and/or flight testing experience
• Experience in design engineering
• Experience in software engineering
• Understanding of aerodynamics, avionics, and flight systems

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. Top Secret security clearance
• Consent to use of 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. The company's family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system.