Anduril
Deputy Chief Engineer - Altius
$143K–$191K
Atlanta, Georgia, United States · Full-time · Posted Sep 1, 2026
- Experience
- Senior-role experience; no number of years specified.
- Education
- Technical Bachelor’s degree such as Robotics, Physics, Mechanical, Electrical, Software engineering, or equivalent experience in a relevant field.
About the job
Leads technical direction and end-to-end engineering execution for small-drone systems, from design and prototyping through testing, production, and deployment.
What you'll do
- Lead system architecture, design reviews, product decisions, and engineering risk management.
- Coordinate prototype fabrication and system testing; develop verification and validation plans and conduct field testing.
- Support deployed systems and align technical execution, milestones, and resources with program needs.
What they ask for
- Senior-level experience leading system design and development from concept through customer delivery.
- Technical bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, or equivalent experience.
- Hands-on complex robotic-system building and prototyping; experience with data analysis, rapid prototyping, and early-stage customer deployment.
- Must be eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance.
Nice to have
- Real-world operational experience with small UAS systems in a military context.
Pay
$143,000 — $191,000 USD (base salary)
Tools
Inertial Measurement Units (IMUs), Control Actuation Servos
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