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Chief Engineer

AI summary of the role

Chief Engineer on the Tactical Recon & Strike team, responsible for system architecture, conceptual design, and integration of small drones (Group 1-3) like Ghost, Anvil, Bolt, and Altius.

What you’ll do

  • Conceptualize system architecture for upgrades and enhancements to existing vehicle systems
  • Conceptual designs of small drones including sizing, system performance and initial prototyping
  • Manage tactical engineering efforts, interfacing between different engineering and test disciplines
  • Develop interface controls for partners and customers for hardware, software, and electrical integration of complex payloads with Anduril UAVs

What you’ll bring

  • 7-10 years of industry experience including system architecture
  • Familiarity with systems engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, software development, and control theory
  • Demonstrated experience with conceptual design and vehicle system architecture
  • Proven track record of progressing from clean sheet design to functioning hardware

Technologies

UAV · systems engineering · control theory · electromechanical systems · aerodynamics · avionics · flight testing · robotics · sensor fusion · Lattice OS

About Anduril

Builds autonomous defense systems (drones, subs, sensors) unified by Lattice OS, an AI command-and-control layer sold to US/allied militaries.

Private Late

Source and classification

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Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century’s most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Anduril’s family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a realtime, 3D command and control center. As the world enters an era of strategic competition, Anduril is committed to bringing cutting-edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years. ABOUT THE TEAM The Tactical Recon & Strike team at Anduril develops aerial small drones (Group 1-3) and all equipment to test, deploy and operate. The team is responsible
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