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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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The Director of Advanced Design will join the Air Dominance & Strike hardware engineering organization to oversee the conceptual design of Group 5 Unmanned Aerial Systems and advanced missile platforms. This role involves directing the end-to-end design process, including mission analysis, configuration trade studies, requirements development, and architecture selection. The successful candidate will serve as a technical expert for early-phase pursuits, shaping technology roadmaps and customer proposals while ensuring technical feasibility and affordability. Key requirements include expertise in aerodynamics, structures, propulsion integration, or electrical systems, alongside a deep understanding of system architecture and full product lifecycle development. The role requires leading high-performance teams to incorporate disruptive aerospace innovations into early-stage designs to solve complex defense mission requirements and address emerging aerial threats.
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