Anduril Industries - Chief Engineer, Fury Production
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Requirements
• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering. • 10+ years of progressive engineering leadership experience in aerospace, defense, or high-complexity flight hardware manufacturing environments, specifically within unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) or autonomous flight system development and production programs. • Proven experience leading production engineering teams and driving producibility improvements at scale, specifically for aviation or autonomous vehicle platforms. • Demonstrated ability to work with suppliers on challenging manufacturing issues and implement technical solutions collaboratively for aerospace-grade components. • Direct experience working with supplier quality engineering (SQE) and managing production systems at tier-1 aerospace suppliers. • Strong track record of cost reduction, yield improvement, and process optimization in production, ideally within the aerospace or defense aviation sector. • Deep understanding of manufacturing technologies: machining, composites/structures, additive manufacturing, assembly automation, tooling design, and production test, particularly as applied to aircraft production. • Proven experience managing successful production transitions of new, autonomous, or highly integrated aerospace platforms from prototype to full-rate manufacturing of complex flight systems. • Demonstrated knowledge and application of Design for Manufacturability (DFM), Design for Assembly (DFA), and Lean/continuous improvement methodologies in an aerospace context. • Excellent problem-solving skills with a data-driven, results-oriented mindset. • Effective communicator capable of driving alignment across technical and business stakeholders. • Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance. • Demonstrated experience establishing entirely new production lines or factories for novel aerospace products, rather than just optimizing existing ones. • Direct experience integrating AI/ML-driven processes into manufacturing and quality control workflows, enhancing automation and predictive maintenance. • Expertise in advanced materials and manufacturing processes beyond composites and additive, such as high-temperature alloys, ceramic matrix composites, or specialized surface treatments for aerospace applications. • Experience in a high-growth startup or rapid-prototyping defense environment, where adaptability and swift iteration of production methods are paramount. • Professional certifications such as Six Sigma Black Belt, Certified Manufacturing Engineer (CMfgE), or equivalent advanced qualifications in manufacturing excellence and quality. • Proven track record of managing production engineering across multiple concurrent, complex aerospace or autonomous systems programs. • Familiarity with digital twin technologies and advanced simulation tools for production line optimization, virtual commissioning, and predictive analytics in manufacturing. • Prior experience influencing product design for "build-to-cost" or "design-to-cost" targets from concept phase through production scale-up in a competitive environment.
Responsibilities
• Define the end-to-end technical vision, system architecture, and strategic design roadmap for Fury UAS, translating mission requirements into innovative engineering solutions. • Lead the conceptualization, detailed design, multi-domain analysis (aerodynamics, structures, thermal, EMI/EMC), and rigorous optimization of all Fury subsystems (airframe, propulsion, avionics, flight controls, sensors, autonomy hardware) for unparalleled performance, reliability, and survivability. • Lead and mentor multi-disciplinary design engineering teams (aerospace, mechanical, electrical, software, GNC, autonomy hardware) through the full product design lifecycle. • Drive critical design decisions, trade studies, and technical risk assessments that define Fury's capabilities. • Collaborate intimately with Systems Engineering, Software, Autonomy, and GNC teams for seamless integration and optimal overall system performance. • Serve as the principal engineering interface to strategic technology partners for advanced component research, evaluation, and technical specification. • Champion Design for X principles (e.g., Performance, Reliability, Test, Upgradeability) from early design stages. • Oversee selection and mastery of advanced engineering tools (MBSE, CAD/CAE, CFD, FEA, virtual prototyping, digital twin) to accelerate design cycles and rigorously validate system performance. • Communicate design maturity, technical risks, and strategic technology insertion plans to senior leadership.
Benefits
• $196,000 - $260,000 USD • The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers; and are considered part of Anduril's total compensation package. Additionally, Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including: • US Roles: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you. • US Roles: • UK & AUS Roles: We cover full cost of medical insurance premiums for you and your dependents. • UK & AUS Roles: • IE Roles: We offer an annual contribution toward your private health insurance for you and your dependents. • IE Roles: • Income Protection: Anduril covers life and disability insurance for all employees. • Income Protection • Generous time off: Highly competitive PTO plans with a holiday hiatus in December. Caregiver & Wellness Leave is available to care for family members, bond with a new baby, or address your own medical needs. • Generous time off • Family Planning & Parenting Support: Coverage for fertility treatments (e.g., IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carriers, along with resources to support you and your partner from planning to parenting. • Family Planning & Parenting Support: • Mental Health Resources: Access free mental health resources 24/7, including therapy and life coaching. Additional work-life services, such as legal and financial support, are also available. • Mental Health Resources: • Professional Development: Annual reimbursement for professional development • Professional Development: • Commuter Benefits: Company-funded commuter benefits based on your region. • Relocation Assistance: Available depending on role eligibility. • Relocation Assistance: • Retirement Savings Plan • US Roles: Traditional 401(k), Roth, and after-tax (mega backdoor Roth) options. • US Roles: • UK & IE Roles: Pension plan with employer match. • UK & IE Roles: • AUS Roles: Superannuation plan. • AUS Roles: • The recruiter assigned to this role can share more information about the specific compensation and benefit details associated with this role during the hiring process. • 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. • No Financial Requests: • Please always verify communications: • Direct from Anduril: Our recruiters will only email you 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 [email protected]. • 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. • Exercise Caution with Unsolicited Outreach: • 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 [email protected]. Your proactive caution is invaluable in protecting your personal information and upholding the security and trustworthiness of our recruitment efforts. • What to Do If You Suspect Fraud: • Data Privacy • Data Privacy • To view Anduril's candidate data privacy policy, please visit https://anduril.com/applicant-privacy-notice/.
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