Best suited to experienced military aviators with technical acumen working in defense systems development.
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Original posting from Anduril Industries via Greenhouse
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.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
Develop Mission Autonomy products that support the operation of Group 5 autonomous air vehicles
Drive product development for the entire lifecycle from initial requirements development to fielding
Define product roadmaps and timelines, guide cross-functional product decisions, and manage engineering risk
Working closely with engineering leads and business development, evaluate trades to enable exploration of early designs
Develop autonomy behavior and supporting product requirements. Collaborate with engineering teams to implement requirements
Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams, including software engineers, hardware engineers, test engineers, and program managers, to define test requirements and ensure alignment between system capabilities and mission objectives in complex operational scenarios
Plan, execute, and analyze mission autonomy tests in simulated environments that replicate real-world scenarios to validate system performance and identify areas for improvement, iterating rapidly to refine autonomy behaviors and supporting products
Support business development teams by being the product voice at the table with customers through customer briefings/demonstrations/exercises
Support business development in creating and maintain updated presentation templates of product capabilities that can be used as an 80% solution for customer briefs
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Operational experience as a Pilot or CSO/NFO of USAF, USN, USMC 4th or 5th generation fighter/bomber aircraft or RPAs
Self-starter with high ownership, mission-oriented mentality. Desire to see the product meet the need of the end customer
Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret test data, diagnose system behaviors, and recommend actionable improvements
Organized and detail-oriented, with strong verbal & written communication skills
Proven track record of working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to achieve project milestones and deliverables
Experience in leading system design and development from initial concept through delivery to customers
Ability to leverage operational experience and technical knowledge to make educated decisions and leverage engineering trades in the absence of clear customer requirements
Willingness to work flexible hours. Up to 25% travel as required for customer engagements and product development activities
Active U.S. Top Secret security clearance and experience with Special Access Programs
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
5th generation aircraft pilot experience preferred
Weapons school instructor, weapons school graduate, test pilot school graduate, Developmental or Operational Test experience
Bachelor’s degree in STEM, or equivalent experience in a relevant field
Direct experience in the development, testing, and deployment of mission autonomy systems in a defense or aerospace context
Familiarity with agile software development practices
Knowledge of current industry and military standards related to unmanned aerial systems and their operation within national airspace
Familiarity with the principles of mission autonomy, unmanned systems, and the integration of multiple assets into cohesive operational frameworks
US Salary Range$191,000—$253,000 USDThe 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:
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