Director of Advanced Design
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Job Location:
Costa Mesa, CA - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 254000 - 336000
Posted on:
5 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
We are seeking a Director of Advanced Design for the Air Dominance & Strike hardware engineering organization. This role will oversee the conceptual design for Group 5 Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) and advanced missile platforms.
WHAT YOULL DO
- Direct the end-to-end conceptual design process for UAV and missile platforms including mission analysis configuration trade studies requirements development and architecture selection.
- Serve as a technical expert for early-phase pursuits shaping concept white-papers customer proposals and technology roadmaps partnering with the chief engineering team.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure alignment with technical feasibility affordability and customer mission needs.
- Support direct interactions with customers to translate mission requirements into design concepts.
- Act as a senior technical decision-maker applying engineering intuition and prior experience to ensure effective design paths and avoid costly development missteps.
- Partner with Chief Engineers and product teams to align engineering execution with broader mission and capability goals.
- Stay at the forefront of emerging aerospace technologies and threats incorporating disruptive innovations into early-stage designs.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- 10 years of experience in conceptual or preliminary design of aerospace systems with technical leadership roles on Group 5 UAS similar class aircraft or advanced missile systems.
- Demonstrated expertise in at least one of the core aerospace hardware disciplines: aerodynamics structures propulsion integration or electrical systems.
- Deep understanding of system architecture mission requirements and full product lifecycle development.
- Proven experience leading high-performance engineering teams ideally in a fast-paced cross-functional environment.
- Strong communication collaboration and technical leadership skills
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Advanced degree in Aerospace Mechanical Electrical Engineering or related field.
- Experience with rapid prototyping and iterative development environments.
- Hands-on experience with advanced design tools simulation and test equipment.
US Salary Range
$254000 - $336000 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 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.
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.
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