Senior Director of Engineering, AI Compute

JOB SUMMARY

Bringing American manufactured capabilities to our warfighters is at the heart of Andurils Mission. The Senior Director of Engineering for Compute will be responsible for leading multiple initiatives to bring new classes of ruggedized high-performance edge AI compute platforms to the fight. Working with industry partners you will identify USA differentiated components and sub-manufacturers that would enable the creation of a broad portfolio of mission-specific compute solutions that would enable various platforms.

WHAT YOULL DO

• Work with industry vendors and partners to source and design cutting edge AI compute architectures board-level solutions and integrated systems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to design for our customers requirements.
• Employ Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) methodologies to effectively define interfaces between various system components within the architecture ensuring seamless integration and streamlined development processes.
• Develop system architectures that encompass all critical components and subsystems ensuring a holistic and integrated approach.
• Define key capabilities and performance requirements of the hardware system ensuring alignment with customer needs and industry standards.
• Decompose system functionality into modular components enabling efficient design and development processes.
• Lead thorough evaluations and make informed recommendations regarding potential external technology partnerships or vendors leveraging their expertise when necessary to expedite hardware development processes.
• Lead comprehensive technical planning system integration verification and validation cost and risk as well as supportability and effectiveness analyses.
• Lead functional analysis timeline analysis detailed trade studies requirements allocation and interface definition studies to aid in translating customer requirements into hardware and software specifications.
• Provide oversight in conducting testing and validation of hardware designs ensuring quality reliability and compliance with industry regulations and standards.
• Drive the product lifecycle from prototype to LRIP to FRP
• Build and foster relationship with industry vendors and partners

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Must possess a Bachelor of Science degree in an engineering field AND 10 years of related professional/military experience in Computer Engineering MBSE Systems Engineering OR a Masters degree with 5 years of related professional/military experience
• Previous experience working in hardware supply chain and manufacturing
• Ability to set/manage customer and internal/external stakeholder expectations while also prioritizing key program initiatives (schedule cost quality etc.)
• Strong understanding of various architecture frameworks (DoDAF etc.) knowledge and understanding of interface control documents (ICDs)
• Experience with hardware verification testing and validation methodologies
• Experience in data center server and/or personal computer manufacturing
• Ability to obtain or have active DoD Top Secret Clearance with the ability to obtain SCI access with a background investigation completed within the last 6 years or currently enrolled into Continuous Evaluation

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 Andurils total compensation package. Additionally Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees including:

Healthcare Benefits

• US Roles:Comprehensive medical dental and vision plans at little to no cost to you.
• UK & AUS Roles:We cover full cost of medical insurance premiums for you and your dependents.
• IE Roles: We offer an annual contribution toward your private health insurance for you and your dependents.

Additional Benefits

• Income Protection: Anduril covers life and disability insurance for all employees.
• Generous time off: Highly competitive PTO plans with a holiday hiatus in December. Caregiver & Wellness Leave is available to care for family members bond with a new baby or address your own medical needs.
• Family Planning & Parenting Support: Coverage for fertility treatments (e.g. IVF preservation) adoption and gestational carriers along with resources to support you and your partner from planning to parenting.
• Mental Health Resources:Access free mental health resources 24/7 including therapy and life coaching. Additional work-life services such as legal and financial support are also available.
• Professional Development:Annual reimbursement for professional development
• Commuter Benefits:Company-funded commuter benefits based on your region.
• Relocation Assistance:Available depending on role eligibility.

Retirement Savings Plan

• US Roles:Traditional 401(k) Roth and after-tax (mega backdoor Roth) options.
• UK & IE Roles:Pension plan with employer match.
• AUS Roles:Superannuation plan.

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