Chief Engineer, Fury Advanced Concepts

Anduril Industries

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Work type
On-site
Location
Costa Mesa, CA
Salary
$254,000–$336,000 / yr
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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.

Anduril Industries currently has 1882 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Chief Engineer, Fury Advanced Concepts

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The Chief Engineer for Fury Advanced Concepts at Anduril is a senior technical leadership role responsible for expanding the Fury product line through innovative design and development. This position involves conceptualizing new aircraft variants, collaborating with cross-functional teams to establish detailed project plans, and ensuring successful execution from prototype to flight test. Key responsibilities include setting technical roadmaps, coordinating with suppliers and vendors, and managing program schedules and budgets. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in unmanned aircraft system design and a proven track record of leading complex engineering projects. Strong communication skills are essential for interfacing with executive leadership and customers while developing white papers and presentations to articulate technical solutions effectively. This role demands an active DoD TS clearance and expertise in aerospace, mechanical, electrical, or software engineering.

Skills

Python C++ MATLAB Unmanned Aircraft Systems Aerospace Engineering Mechanical Engineering Electrical Engineering Software Engineering Design Standards System Safety Test Methodology Risk Reduction CI/CD DoD TS Clearance

What you'll do

  • Own the technical development and design process for Fury product line variants.
  • Establish program plans, communicate vision to teams, and ensure project alignment.
  • Coordinate with engineering teams to execute design trades and drive operational analysis.
  • Develop detailed action strategies including scope, cost, and schedule estimates.
  • Integrate foreign vendor capabilities and subsystems onto the Group 5 platform.

What we're looking for

  • 10+ years of technical engineering experience in a professional environment.
  • Proven experience developing and executing detailed action strategies for projects.
  • Experience managing technical development projects or programs.
  • Strong background in aircraft system design, prototype, and test.
  • Active DoD TS clearance required.
  • Ability to build and lead technical teams effectively.
  • Expertise in integrating foreign vendor engineering and manufacturing teams.

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