8h ago

Programs Chief Engineer

Costa Mesa, California, United States

โœจ $250k-$350k / yearest.

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๐Ÿ’ผ About This Role

You'll lead the technical vision and architecture for Anduril's Dive-XL autonomous underwater system, serving as the single point of technical accountability. Your work directly supports a major US undersea defense program, bridging hardware and software domains. This role offers high visibility and impact on national security.

๐ŸŽฏ What You'll Do

  • Define and drive system architecture and technical roadmap.
  • Lead multi-disciplinary engineering teams through design, integration, and test.
  • Oversee test and evaluation strategy and acceptance criteria.
  • Act as primary technical point of contact for stakeholders and customers.

๐Ÿ“‹ Requirements

  • 15+ years of experience with complex autonomous systems.
  • 5+ years as Chief Engineer, Technical Director, or equivalent senior technical leader.
  • Proficiency in systems engineering principles including requirements management and verification.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain US Secret Clearance.

โœจ Nice to Have

  • Deep expertise in AUV sub-domains like hydrodynamics, propulsion, or autonomy.
  • Experience with underwater acoustics and navigation systems.
  • Advanced degree in a relevant engineering discipline.

๐ŸŽ Benefits & Perks

  • ๐Ÿฅ Comprehensive health insurance including medical, dental, and vision.
  • ๐Ÿ’ฐ Competitive salary and equity package.
  • ๐Ÿง  Professional development opportunities and training.
  • ๐Ÿ” On-site cafeteria and meal options.
  • โš™๏ธ State-of-the-art lab and manufacturing facilities.

๐Ÿ“จ Hiring Process

Estimated timeline: 2-4 weeks ยท AI estimate

  1. 1Recruiter Screenยท 30 min
  2. 2Technical Interviewยท 60 min
  3. 3Hiring Manager Interviewยท 45 min
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