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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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Listed pay typically runs
$146,000–$194,000
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The Director of Engineering, Rocket Motor Systems joins the Rocket Motor Systems team to provide strategic oversight and tactical management for engineering teams. This leader will oversee the development of new rocket motor products while enabling the scaling of high-volume production. Key responsibilities include managing resource allocation, mentoring talent, establishing a Design Engineering Center of Excellence, and ensuring rigorous engineering development processes are in place. The role involves advancing digital tools, such as advanced simulation software and material characterization techniques, to improve design and analysis. Candidates must possess expertise in hardware products like solid rocket motors or similar high-precision systems. Required skills include experience in quality assurance, configuration management, and V&V strategies. This position addresses the technical challenge of developing differentiated, reliable rocket motor products while ensuring manufacturing capacity meets demand in a dynamic environment.
What does a Engineering Director earn?
Median $307000 from 31 postings across 22 companies.