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versus about
$244k
for comparable roles.
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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
1697 open roles
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Listed pay typically runs
$146,000–$194,000
across 1504 roles with salary data.
Director of Advanced Design
The Director of Advanced Design joins the Air Dominance & Strike hardware engineering organization to oversee the conceptual design for Group 5 Unmanned Aerial Systems and advanced missile platforms. This role involves directing the end-to-end conceptual design process, including mission analysis, configuration trade studies, requirements development, and architecture selection. The individual will serve as a technical expert for early-phase pursuits, shaping white-papers, customer proposals, and technology roadmaps while ensuring alignment with technical feasibility and affordability. Key responsibilities include translating customer mission requirements into design concepts and making critical technical decisions to avoid development missteps. Required expertise includes aerodynamics, structures, propulsion integration, or electrical systems. The role requires a deep understanding of system architecture and the full product lifecycle within the aerospace domain, specifically focusing on advanced missile systems and unmanned aerial vehicles.
Remote (Wilmington, DE)10 days ago
$142,400–$224,100
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