Deputy Chief Engineer - Altius

The role

You will lead technical execution from initial design through production for products like Altius, Anvil, Bolt, and Ghost. You will drive technical direction and guide cross-functional teams to deliver critical capabilities.

What you will do

• Lead technical execution from vision and initial design through fabrication, test and production
• Develop systems that support expeditionary operation, intuitive setup and use by warfighters, and modular expansion of sensors
• Setup trades to enable exploration of early designs
• Work closely with technical SMEs and Business Development teams
• Craft a system level architecture that supports a robust and cost effective design
• Define product milestones
• Lead technical design reviews
• Guide cross-functional product decisions
• Manage engineering risk
• Coordinate the fabrication of prototype and low-rate production articles and subsystem/system level test efforts

Required qualifications

• Experience in a senior role leading system design and development from initial concept through test and delivery to customers
• Basic understanding of Aerodynamics, Inertial Measurement Units (IMUs), Control Actuation Servos, and how those disciplines relate to overall system performance
• Technical Bachelor’s degree such as Robotics, Physics, Mechanical, Electrical, Software engineering, or equivalent experience in a relevant field
• Experience with data analysis, rapid prototyping, and early-stage customer deployment
• Hands-on build and prototyping of complex robotic systems
• Familiarity with concepts of mechatronic design, firmware + software system design, sensor physics, tracking & calibration, and data-backed decision making
• Ability to engage technically with mechanical, electrical, firmware, sensors, and robotics software leads
• Ability to lead a cross-functional team through design trades while meeting program deadlines
• High ownership, mission-oriented mentality
• Extremely organized and detail-oriented
• Strong verbal & written communication skills
• Sincere commitment to a positive, inclusive, and collaborative culture

Nice to have

• Real-world operational experience with small UAS systems in a military context

Benefits

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

Before you apply

• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance

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.