Director, Imaging Hardware Engineering

ABOUT THE TEAM

The Anduril Imaging team develops state-of-the-art imaging systems across both hardware and software deployed to tackle the most significant security challenges of America and its allies. The team is heavily involved in utilizing computer vision perception electro-optical infrared and sensor data to give our war fighters and allies an advantage.

ABOUT THE JOB

We are looking for a Director Imaging Hardware Engineering to join our rapidly growing team. You will own the coordination of all resources and the build out of the team for successful execution across programs and internal R&D efforts. You will guide the team through product development establish long term goals as well as be own the technical architecture for the group. You will be involved in developing cutting-edge optical hardware to support mission-critical needs within the DOD space. If you are someone who likes strategically solving complex technical problems through leadership and owning the development of products that will have a tremendous impact this role is for you.

WHAT YOULL DO:

• Lead and Grow Your Team: Own the recruitment mentoring and professional development of a diverse team of hardware engineers (e.g. Electrical Optical Opto-Mechanical Mechanical Manufacturing). Foster a culture of technical excellence collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Strategic & Technical Vision: Define the strategic roadmap and technical architecture for hardware development ensuring alignment with organizational goals and program requirements. Establish best practices design standards and robust verification processes particularly for optical and precision mechanical systems.
• Program Execution: Coordinate resources and technical expertise across multiple programs ensuring successful execution from initial concept and design through prototyping test qualification and transition to manufacturing.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Operate effectively within a matrixed organization collaborating closely with Program Management Systems Engineering Software Test and Manufacturing teams to ensure seamless integration and delivery of complex systems.
• Problem Solving & Innovation: Guide the team in solving complex physical optical and electromechanical problems leading efforts in trade studies risk mitigation and innovative design solutions for challenging defense environments (e.g. SWaP-C optimization precision alignment thermal stability for optical performance ruggedization EMI/EMC).
• Process & Quality: Implement and enforce rigorous engineering processes design reviews and configuration management to ensure product reliability manufacturability and adherence to industry and defense standards.
• Supplier & Partner Management: Interface with key suppliers and external partners to evaluate new technologies ensure component availability and manage technical aspects of outsourced development or manufacturing efforts particularly for custom optics sensors and precision components.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• BS/MS in Optics Optical Engineering Mechanical Engineering Electrical Engineering Aerospace Engineering Physics or a related field or equivalent experience.
• Significant experience (8 years) leading and managing cross-disciplinary hardware engineering teams in highly regulated industries such as Defense Aerospace or Medical Devices.
• Significant experience (8 years) leading and managing cross-disciplinary hardware engineering teams in highly regulated industries such as Defense Aerospace or Medical Devices.
• Strong engineering background with demonstrated expertise in at least two of the following areas:
  • Digital and Analog Circuit Design (e.g. FPGAs microcontrollers high-speed interfaces power management).
  • Mechanical Design and Analysis (e.g. CAD thermal management structural analysis materials selection packaging).
  • Optics/Photonics (e.g. sensor integration laser systems optical component design).
  • Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Assembly (DFA) and manufacturing process integration.
  • Opto-Mechanical Design & Analysis: (e.g. precision mechanism design tolerancing stack-ups for optical alignment thermal management for optical stability vibration isolation structural analysis for optical instruments kinematic mounts materials selection for optical performance and stability).
• Proven ability to quickly understand and navigate complex systems detailed performance requirements and real-world physical constraints.
• Capable of solving complex technical problems with little oversight driving to practical and implementable solutions.
• Clear communication presentation and organizational skills including technical documentation design reviews and training material.
• Must be able to obtain and hold a U.S. security clearance
• Willingness to travel to test sites as needed.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 10 years of experience in a senior leadership role guiding hardware development programs from initial concept through test qualification and delivery to customers/production.
• Familiarity with industry standards and processes for defense hardware qualification (e.g. MIL-STD-810 MIL-STD-461 DO-160) with a focus on environmental testing for optical performance.
• Experience supporting hardware development and acquisition within the United States Intelligence Community or Department of Defense.
• Proficiency with relevant engineering tools (e.g. Zemax/Code V for optical design SolidWorks/Nx for CAD Ansys/COMSOL for FEA/CFD/thermal analysis MATLAB/Simulink/Python Altium/Cadence for EDA).
• Willingness to travel periodically for supplier visits (especially optical vendors) field testing or customer engagements.

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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