Chief Engineer - Tactical Effects
Anduril · Costa Mesa, California, United States · Costa Mesa, CA (OC-00)
Defenseonsitesenior$220k–$292k
At a glance
Highlights
- Lead architecture upgrades for Ghost, Anvil, Bolt and Altius small drones.
- Conceptualize system architecture for next-gen tactical UAV platforms.
- Drive hands-on flight testing and data-driven predictive failure models.
What they offer
- Highly competitive equity grants
Ideal candidate
Seasoned systems builder who thrives leading multidisciplinary teams from clean-sheet design to flight test and cares deeply about tactical autonomy.
Requirements
- 7-10 years of industry experience including system architecture
- Familiarity with systems, mechanical, electrical, software and control theory
- Demonstrated experience with conceptual design and vehicle system architecture
- Proven track record progressing from clean sheet design to functioning hardware
- Hands-on build and prototyping of complex robotic or aircraft systems
- Knowledge of electronics troubleshooting and basic test equipment
- Extremely organized and detail-oriented
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to travel as required for test planning and execution
- Must be able to obtain and hold a U.S. Top Secret security clearance
Lab profile
About Anduril
Defense technology company building autonomous systems for military missions.
What they build
- Lattice OS
- Ghost
- Anvil
Known for
- Autonomous defense systems
- AI-powered command and control
- Rapid hardware-software iteration
Key facts
- Founded in 2017
- Headquartered in Costa Mesa, California
- Backed by Founders Fund and Andreessen Horowitz
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