Flight Computer Hardware Lead, Core Technology

Anduril Industries

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Work type
On-site
Location
Costa Mesa, CA
Salary
$220,000–$292,000 / yr
Posted
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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 · Flight Computer Hardware Lead, Core Technology

As the Flight Computer Hardware Lead at Anduril, you will lead a cross-functional engineering team to define and execute the product portfolio for critical core technology products used in vehicle management, DSP, and networking. Your responsibilities include overseeing the full hardware development lifecycle from concept through deployment, establishing best practices, collaborating with stakeholders to develop strategic roadmaps, and managing detailed schedules and deliverables. You will need extensive experience in designing complex board designs and leading teams in military or automotive settings, proficiency in HDL languages like VHDL or Verilog, and familiarity with flight software architectures and high-reliability aerospace design standards such as DO-254 and MIL-STD-810. Additionally, expertise in Altium Designer and computer networking is essential for this role.

What you'll do

  • Define and execute the product portfolio and roadmap for critical core technology products.
  • Drive full hardware product development lifecycle from concept to sustainment.
  • Establish and optimize comprehensive product development workflows and best practices.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to define requirements and develop strategic roadmaps.
  • Manage detailed product development schedules, milestones, and deliverables.

What we're looking for

  • 7+ years of experience in designing complex board designs for military or automotive hardware.
  • Proven leadership in cross-functional teams for product development from concept to deployment.
  • Proficiency in HDL languages and Altium Designer or equivalent EDA tools.
  • Familiarity with flight software architectures and high-reliability aerospace design principles.
  • Top Secret security clearance required.
  • Understanding of real-time operating systems and embedded software design for critical applications.

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