Full-Time

Chief Architect

Missiles

Posted on 3/22/2024

Anduril

Anduril

1,001-5,000 employees

Autonomous systems with AI-powered defense technology

Data & Analytics
Robotics & Automation
Hardware
AI & Machine Learning
Aerospace

Compensation Overview

$188,000 - $282,000Annually

+ Top-tier healthcare coverage + Life/AD&D and long-term disability insurance + Generous holiday calendar + Paid caregiver & wellness leave + Family planning & parenting support + Mental health resources + Professional development stipend + Daily meals and provisions + Commuter benefits + Relocation assistance + 401(k) retirement savings plan

Senior

Newport Beach, CA, USA

Requirements
  • Experience in a senior role leading air vehicle and/or missile programs from initial concept through test and delivery to customers
  • Experience working on mission critical DOD systems
  • Experience in safe separation analysis and requirements needed to ensure safe separation from a launch aircraft
  • Experience creating teams and focusing them around a common vision
  • Bachelor's degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical or Software engineering, or equivalent experience in a relevant field
  • Experience troubleshooting and analyzing remotely deployed systems
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a DOD top secret clearance
Responsibilities
  • Lead technical execution of new and existing missile/air vehicle systems from initial design, through fabrication, test and production
  • Own the technical success of your programs, establish technical vision, and assemble teams of internal and external subject matter experts, and communicate that vision to them
  • Set up trades to enable the exploration of early conceptual designs while working closely with technical SME’s and Business Development teams to find the right solution to current and future gaps in the DOD capability to ensure the warfighter has the best solution for current and future conflicts
  • Develop system and subsystem architectures and detailed designs either as an independent contributor or side by side with subject matter experts depending on the phase of the project
  • Manage the detailed design of the system and subsystems including requirements development, sub-system trades and optimization, risk management etc. to ensure the appropriate consideration of design key performance parameters, schedule, costs and risks
  • Coordinate the fabrication of prototype and low-rate production articles and subsystem/system level test efforts
  • Support remote deployed operations of your systems
  • Work with senior leadership to ensure resource plans are adequate for work scope

Anduril Industries is a leading developer of autonomous systems for defense applications, utilizing their proprietary Lattice OS to enhance command and control capabilities. Their focus on modular and scalable hardware makes them a competitive and adaptable player in the defense industry. A career here offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology in a dynamic environment that prioritizes innovation and strategic solutions for complex challenges.

Company Stage

Series E

Total Funding

$3.4B

Headquarters

, California

Founded

2017

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

24%

1 year growth

67%

2 year growth

216%

Benefits

Full Family Health Coverage

16 Weeks Paid Leave for All Caregivers

Family Planning & Support

Incentivized Time Off

Mental Health Resources

Financial Planning

Unlimited Provisions

Professional Development

INACTIVE