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About Anduril Industries
Anduril Industries is a defense technology company that builds advanced hardware and software systems for national security, including autonomous drones, surveillance systems, and the Lattice AI command platform.
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As the Chief Engineer, Fury Advanced Concepts, you will serve as the technical lead for the Fury product line, overseeing the development of new capabilities for diverse customer needs. You will own the entire lifecycle of aircraft variants, from initial white paper sketches and conceptual designs to detailed engineering, prototyping, and flight testing. Your daily responsibilities include establishing technical roadmaps, managing project scopes, costs, and schedules while coordinating with internal teams and external suppliers. You will lead a technical team, manage trade studies, and conduct operational analyses to ensure system effectiveness. The role requires expertise in first principles aircraft design, system safety, and test methodology. Candidates must possess an engineering degree and experience in aircraft system design, prototype testing, and customer-facing technical discussions while navigating the complexities of unmanned aircraft systems and defense technology.