Chief Engineer

ABOUT THE TEAM

The Anduril Imaging team develops state-of-the-art imaging systems across both hardware and software, deployed to tackle the most significant security challenges of America and its allies. The team is heavily involved in utilizing computer vision, perception, electro-optical, infrared, and sensor data to give our war fighters and allies an advantage.

ABOUT THE JOB

• Serve as Technical Authority: Own the technical direction for assigned projects, programs, and tasks — making key design decisions, resolving technical issues, and ensuring system integrity across your portfolio.
• Manage Engineering Execution: Work hand-in-hand with TPMs to plan and track engineering efforts, managing cost, schedule, and performance. Lead your direct engineering and support staff to deliver against program milestones.
• Oversee Product Development: Guide products from concept through development, test, and into full production. Coordinate EMD activities with quality and production teams and ensure engineering readiness for Manufacturing Readiness Review (MRR).
• Scope Resources Across Functional Groups: Partner with functional engineering organizations (hardware, software, mechanical, electrical, etc.) to identify resource needs, negotiate allocations, and ensure the right expertise is applied to each effort.
• Support Production and Field Issues: Prioritize and drive engineering solutions for production and fielded-system issues, ensuring timely resolution and continuous product improvement.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
• 10 years of progressive engineering experience, including senior technical leadership roles overseeing multidisciplinary teams and complex system development.
• Experience serving as a technical authority or lead engineer on defense, aerospace, or similarly complex programs.
• Track record of managing engineering teams and delivering programs on cost and schedule in partnership with program management.
• Breadth across multiple engineering domains (e.g., hardware, software, mechanical, and/or electrical) and the ability to make informed trade-offs across disciplines.
• Familiarity with New Product Introduction (NPI) processes, including EMD and manufacturing readiness.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to convey technical concepts clearly to engineering teams, program leadership, and customers.
• Experience working within a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Top Secret security clearance.

• Advanced degree in a relevant engineering or technical field.
• Experience in the defense or aerospace industry.
• Experience coordinating with TPMs and functional engineering organizations to scope and allocate resources across multiple concurrent efforts.

US Salary Range

$165,000 - $218,000 USD

Protecting Yourself from Recruitment Scams

Anduril is committed to maintaining the integrity of our Talent acquisition process and the security of our candidates. We've observed a rise in sophisticated phishing and fraudulent schemes where individuals impersonate Anduril representatives, luring job seekers with false interviews or job offers. These scammers often attempt to extract payment or sensitive personal information.

To ensure your safety and help you navigate your job search with confidence, please keep the following critical points in mind:

• No Financial Requests: Anduril will never solicit payment or demand personal financial details (such as banking information, credit card numbers, or social security numbers) at any stage of our hiring process. Our legitimate recruitment is entirely free for candidates.

• Please always verify communications:
  • Direct from Anduril: If you receive an email from one of our recruiters, it will only come from an @anduril.com address.
  • Via Agency Partner: If contacted by a recruiting agency for an Anduril role, their email will clearly identify their agency. If you suspect any suspicious activity, please verify the agency's authenticity by reaching out to contact@anduril.com. 

• Exercise Caution with Unsolicited Outreach: If you receive any communication that appears suspicious, contains grammatical errors, or makes unusual requests, do not engage. Always confirm the sender's email domain is @anduril.com before providing any personal information or clicking on links.

• What to Do If You Suspect Fraud: Should you encounter any questionable or fraudulent outreach claiming to be from Anduril, please report it immediately to contact@anduril.com. Your proactive caution is invaluable in protecting your personal information and upholding the security and trustworthiness of our recruitment efforts.