Deputy Chief Engineer, TRS Edge Autonomy

About this role

Anduril Industries seeks a Deputy Chief Engineer to lead the technical development of advanced small drone systems for military applications. You'll oversee the full lifecycle from concept through production, coordinating cross-functional teams to deliver cutting-edge autonomous platforms like Altius, Anvil, Bolt, and Ghost.

What you'll do

• Lead technical execution from design through fabrication, testing, and production of small unmanned aerial systems
• Define product milestones, conduct design reviews, and manage engineering risk across cross-functional teams
• Develop system architectures balancing software and hardware requirements for robust, cost-effective designs
• Coordinate prototype and production fabrication plus subsystem and system-level testing efforts
• Support field testing, remote troubleshooting, and verification of deployed systems
• Collaborate with technical SMEs and business teams to identify and address capability gaps

What they're looking for

• Systems engineering and design leadership
• Aerodynamics, IMU, and control actuation knowledge
• Rapid prototyping and hands-on robotics development
• Mechatronic design and firmware/software system architecture
• Cross-functional team leadership and technical communication
• Data analysis and test planning
• Sensor physics, tracking, and calibration expertise
• Program management and risk mitigation

Benefits

• Relocation benefits provided
• Competitive salary range $166,000–$220,000
• Work on cutting-edge defense autonomy technology
• Hands-on involvement in field deployment and operations
• Collaborative, mission-oriented work environment
• Secret security clearance sponsorship