Anduril Industries
Chief Engineer, Tactical Recon and Strike
About this role
Anduril Industries seeks an experienced Chief Engineer to lead the Tactical Recon & Strike division, overseeing development of advanced small drone systems from concept through operational deployment. This role requires a versatile leader with 15+ years of experience in system design, cross-functional team management, and deep expertise across electrical, mechanical, software, and controls engineering disciplines.
What you'll do
- Lead technical execution across design, fabrication, testing, and production phases for tactical drone products
- Establish system-level architecture balancing software and hardware requirements for robust, cost-effective solutions
- Define product milestones, conduct design reviews, and manage engineering risk across cross-functional teams
- Coordinate prototype development, subsystem testing, and field validation efforts
- Develop verification and validation strategies for end-to-end system performance
- Provide hands-on technical support for deployed systems and in-field testing operations
What they're looking for
- Systems engineering and product development lifecycle management
- Aerodynamics, IMU, and control actuation knowledge
- Mechatronic design and firmware/software integration
- Rapid prototyping and data analysis
- Cross-functional team leadership and technical communication
- Sensor physics, calibration, and tracking systems
- Small UAS operations and military context experience
- Design trade-off analysis and risk management
Benefits
- Relocation benefits provided
- Competitive salary ($253,000 base range)
- Opportunity to work on cutting-edge defense technology
- Hands-on involvement in product development from concept to field deployment
- Collaboration with specialized technical teams on challenging defense problems
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Anduril Industries
Anduril Industries builds autonomous defense systems including underwater vehicles, unmanned aircraft, and electronic warfare platforms for the Department of Defense. The company is hiring across mechanical engineering, mission operations, software development, technical leadership, and advanced manufacturing roles to support the design, deployment, and production of these mission-critical systems.
- Website
- anduril.com
Likely interview questions
- Walk us through a complex robotic or aerospace system you led from initial concept through production delivery. What were the key technical challenges and how did you manage cross-functional trades?
- Describe your hands-on experience with small UAS systems, including aerodynamics, IMUs, control servos, and how you've debugged integration issues between these subsystems.