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Deputy Chief Engineer - Altius

Anduril· Tactical Recon & Strike
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Atlanta, GA$143k - $191kfull-timePosted 1mo ago

About the role

Deputy Chief Engineer leading system design and cross-functional execution for Anduril’s Tactical Recon & Strike division, focusing on drones and related sensor and software/hardware integration for platforms such as Altius, Anvil, Bolt, and Ghost.

Responsibilities

  • Lead technical execution from vision & initial design, through fabrication, test and production
  • Develop systems that support expeditionary operation, intuitive setup and use by warfighters, and modular expansion of sensors
  • Setup trades to enable exploration of early designs while working closely with technical SMEs and Business Development teams to find the right solution for current and future gaps in capability
  • Operate at the intersection of software and hardware helping to craft a system level architecture that supports a robust and cost effective design
  • Define product milestones, lead technical design reviews, guide cross-functional product decisions, manage engineering risk
  • Coordinate the fabrication of prototype and low-rate production articles and subsystem/system level test efforts
  • Work with senior leadership to ensure resource plans are adequate for work scope
  • Support remote troubleshooting and operation of deployed systems
  • Conduct hands-on, in-field testing
  • Create and carry out a verification and validation plan for the end to end system

Qualifications

  • Experience in a senior role leading system design and development from initial concept through test and delivery to customers
  • Basic understanding of Aerodynamics, IMUs, Control Actuation Servos, and how those disciplines relate to overall system performance.
  • Technical Bachelor’s degree such as Robotics, Physics, Mechanical, Electrical, Software engineering, or equivalent experience in a relevant field
  • Experience with data analysis, rapid prototyping, and early-stage customer deployment
  • Hands-on build and prototyping of complex robotic systems
  • Familiarity with concepts of mechatronic design, firmware + software system design, sensor physics, tracking & calibration, and data-backed decision making.
  • Ability to engage technically with mechanical, electrical, firmware, sensors, and robotics software leads
  • Ability to lead a cross-functional team through design trades while meeting program deadlines
  • High ownership, mission-oriented mentality. Desire to see the product meet the end need of the customer.
  • Extremely organized and detail-oriented, with strong verbal & written communication skills
  • A sincere commitment to a positive, inclusive, and collaborative culture
  • Desire to obtain and hold a U.S. Secret security clearance
  • Ability to travel as required for test planning and execution
  • Real-world operational experience with small UAS systems in a military context desired
  • Must be eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance.

Skills

Required:System design leadershipAerodynamics understandingMechatronic designCross-functional leadership

Benefits

  • Competitive benefits package (health, recovery, and more) available to employees
Last updated Sep 23, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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