Chief Engineer

The role

You will lead the technical development and integration for a maritime product from initial concept through delivery. You will support architecture definition, manage technical decisions for the AUV, and lead a new team working on development and prototyping.

What you will do

• Support early architecture definition and scoping for a new product
• Support the build out of development timelines with associated milestones and staffing needs
• Work directly with the product team to ensure tactical development is executed on plan
• Accountable for technical decisions and developments on the AUV
• Perform initial system trades and studies on key functions
• Lead a new team within Anduril Maritime working on development and prototyping of a new platform
• Work closely with functional leads to drive common approaches for technical development and process
• Responsible for root cause corrective action process
• Technical point of contact for IRADs on AUV
• Identify opportunities for Division collaboration and commonality in design and processes

Required qualifications

• Deep understanding of ocean-going craft, systems engineering, product development, and overall engineering process
• Experience in a senior role leading maritime programs from initial concept through test and delivery to customers
• Strong understanding of the why behind vehicle and systems design
• Experience working on mission-critical DoD systems
• Proven history of delivery when presented with open-ended problems
• Experience creating teams and focusing them around a common vision
• Bachelor's degree in Marine, Mechanical, Electrical or Software engineering, or equivalent experience in a relevant field
• Willingness to Travel 25% to customer and test sites
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance

Nice to have

• experience executing and successfully completing prior highly optimized multi-disciplinary projects

Benefits

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

Before you apply

• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance
• By submitting your application, you 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. The Maritime Division develops, tests, deploys, and sustains maritime capabilities in a challenging operational environment worldwide.