Head Of Hardware - Air Dominance And Strike

Company: Tbwa Chiat/Day Inc
Location: Costa Mesa
Posted on: February 3, 2025

Job Description:

Head of Hardware - Air Dominance and StrikeAnduril 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.You'll be the leader for Anduril's Air Dominance and Strike hardware engineering organization. This group will be accountable for the hardware engineering disciplines in the design of Group 5 UAS and missile systems. This includes conceptual and configuration design, aero performance, mechanical systems, structures design and analysis, propulsion integration, and electrical engineering efforts.Areas of responsibility include conceptual layout through detailed design, and supporting the manufacturing, integration and flight test teams. The ideal candidate will be able to ensure the adequacy of the technical designs and solution, as well as drive the long term organizational development of the team. The ideal candidate will have previous experience as the technical lead for a group 5 aircraft or missile system and also have foundational expertise in one or more engineering disciplines listed earlier. You will leverage your technical expertise as well as leadership skills to set objectives, build a team, and drive to completion.WHAT YOU'LL DO:

• Lead the technical execution of new and existing air vehicle systems design, fabrication, test and productization.
• Lead the long term functional engineering team development roadmap.
• Own the technical success and meet deliverable timelines in all phases of development.
• Establish a center of excellence in air vehicle design.
• Find, hire, manage, and mentor the team of internal and external subject matter experts.
• Partner closely with the business lines in areas of proposal capture, customer interface, resource planning, and program schedules.
• Manage the detailed design of the system and subsystems.
• Own the overall model/drawing/documentation package required for initial build and effective production transition.
• Work with senior leadership to ensure resource plans are adequate.REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Deep understanding and previous systems leadership of group 5 unmanned aircraft and/or missile systems.
  • 15+ years of experience in a senior role leading air vehicle programs from initial concept through test and delivery to customers.
  • Strong understanding of the "why" behind vehicle and systems design.
  • Experience working on mission critical DOD systems.
  • Experience creating teams and focusing them around a common vision.
  • Bachelor's degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical or Software engineering, or equivalent experience in a relevant field.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a DOD Top Secret clearance.US Salary Range: $260,000 - $390,000 USDAnduril is an equal-opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We actively encourage members of recognized minorities, women, Veterans, and those with disabilities to apply.
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