Chief Solutions Engineer, Naval Systems

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Washington, DC
168K-252K Annually
Senior level
Aerospace • Artificial Intelligence • Hardware • Robotics • Security • Software • Defense
Transforming US & allied military capabilities with advanced technology.
The Role
Lead the design and development of maritime domain autonomous weapon systems, overseeing operational analysis, system architecture, and trade analysis for DOD capability gaps. Manage the design and execution of uncrewed surface vessel systems, ensuring their technical success and alignment with strategic growth goals while coordinating with manufacturing and leadership.
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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.

Anduril's Strategy Division is responsible for planning and executing the executive vision for Anduril's product and revenue roadmap, ensuring that Anduril's growth is coordinated and on track for Year over Year strategic growth targets.
WHAT YOU'LL DO

  • Lead technical and programmatic design of maritime domain autonomous weapon systems opportunities in the initial stages of shaping and capture, and support the end-to-end strategic growth process
  • Architect and support the execution of Operational Analysis to derive Key System Attributes and build the business case for an Anduril unique design and system architecture.
  • Set up trade analysis to enable the exploration of early conceptual designs while working closely with technical SME’s and strategic growth team to find the right solution to current and future gaps in the DOD capability to ensure the warfighter has the best solution for current and future conflicts.
  • Manage the detailed design of an uncrewed surface vessel (USV) system and subsystems including requirements development, system and sub-system trades and optimization, risk management, etc. to ensure the appropriate consideration of design key performance parameters, schedule, costs and risks in order to shape programmatic opportunities.
  • Own the technical and programmatic success of USV ship and payload strategic growth opportunities, establish the technical and programmatic vision and assemble cross-functional teams of internal and external subject matter experts within the Anduril Divisions, and communicate that vision to them.
  • Coordinate closely with manufacturing to ensure the fabrication of prototype and low-rate production articles are capable of expansion to full rate manufacturing and production.
  • Work with senior leadership to ensure resource plans are adequate for work scope.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Demonstrated understanding of multi-domain unmanned and autonomous weapon systems development and deployment
  • Demonstrated engineering support to the growth and business development process
  • Experience in a senior role leading autonomous, unmanned or naval weapon system programs from initial concept design through transition to full development and test
  • Strong understanding of the “why” behind Autonomous Platform and Systems design.
  • Experience working on mission critical DOD systems
  • Experience creating cross-functional teams and focusing them around a common vision
  • Preferred candidate is based out of Washington, DC

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelor’s degree in Naval Architecture or equivalent experience in a relevant field
  • Master’s degree in Naval Architecture, Systems, Mechanical, Electrical or Software engineering, or equivalent experience in a relevant field is preferred.
  • Minimum of 8 years experience or relevant systems engineering and growth support
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a DOD Top Secret clearance
  • Travel 35% to Customer and Test Sites

US Salary Range

$168,000$252,000 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:

  • Platinum Healthcare Benefits: For U.S. roles, we offer top tier platinum coverage (medical, dental, vision) that are 100% covered by Anduril for you and 90% covered for your dependents.
    • For UK roles, Private Medical Insurance (PMI): Anduril will cover the full cost of the insurance premium for an employee and dependents.
    • For AUS roles, Private health plan through Bupa: Coverage is fully subsidized by Anduril.
  • Basic Life/AD&D and long-term disability insurance 100% covered by Anduril, plus the option to purchase additional life insurance for you and your dependents.
  • Extremely generous company holiday calendar including a holiday hiatus in December, and highly competitive PTO plans.
  • 16 weeks of paid Caregiver & Wellness Leave to care for a family member, bond with your baby, or tend to your own medical condition.
  • Family Planning & Parenting Support: Fertility (eg, IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carrier coverage with additional benefits and resources to provide support from planning to parenting.
  • Mental Health Resources: We provide free mental health resources 24/7 including therapy, life coaching, and more. Additional work-life services, such as free legal and financial support, available to you as well.
  • A professional development stipend is available to all Andurilians.
  • Daily Meals and Provisions: For many of our offices this means breakfast, lunch and fully stocked micro-kitchens.
  • Company-funded commuter benefits available based on your region.
  • Relocation assistance (depending on role eligibility).
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan - both a traditional and Roth 401(k). (US roles only)

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.

Anduril is an equal-opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. The Anduril team is made up of incredibly talented and unique individuals, who together are disrupting industry norms by creating new paths towards the future of defense technology. All qualified applicants will be treated with respect and receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, uniform service, Veteran status, age, or any other protected characteristic per federal, state, or local law, including those with a criminal history, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the CA Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. We actively encourage members of recognized minorities, women, Veterans, and those with disabilities to apply, and we work to create a welcoming and supportive environment for all applicants throughout the interview process. If you are someone passionate about working on problems that have a real-world impact, we'd love to hear from you!

To view Anduril's candidate data privacy policy, please visit https://anduril.com/applicant-privacy-notice/.

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