Anduril Industries
Deputy Chief Engineer - Altius
About this role
Anduril Industries seeks a Deputy Chief Engineer to lead the technical vision and execution of advanced small unmanned aerial systems (Altius, Anvil, Bolt, Ghost) from concept through production. This role requires expertise across electrical, controls, software, and mechanical engineering to guide cross-functional teams in developing cutting-edge defense technology.
What you'll do
- Lead technical execution from initial design through fabrication, testing, and production of tactical drone systems
- Define product milestones, conduct design reviews, and manage engineering risk across hardware and software integration
- Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, firmware, and robotics leads to develop system-level architecture and trade studies
- Coordinate prototype fabrication, subsystem testing, and verification/validation plans for end-to-end systems
- Conduct hands-on field testing and provide remote troubleshooting support for deployed systems
- Work with leadership on resource planning and ensure capability gaps are addressed through innovative solutions
What they're looking for
- Systems engineering and technical leadership
- Aerodynamics, IMU, servo controls, and flight dynamics
- Mechatronic design and firmware/software integration
- Rapid prototyping and hands-on robotics development
- Data analysis and sensor physics/calibration
- Cross-functional team coordination and design trade-offs
- Verification and validation methodology
- Military small UAS operational experience
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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 drone or robotic system you led from concept to customer delivery—what were the biggest technical challenges and how did you overcome them?
- How do you approach making trade-offs between aerodynamic performance, power consumption, sensor payload, and cost in early-stage drone design?