Deputy Chief Engineer - Altius
Anduril Industries · Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Posted 15 days ago
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 15 days Anduril Industries's roles stay open a median of 45 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 1% of Anduril Industries's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Anduril Industries
- high 1390 stale, 67 reposted of 2,263 open
- Hiring momentum
- 3233 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
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About this role
As a Deputy Chief Engineer at Anduril, you will lead the technical execution of advanced defense technology projects, particularly focusing on small drone systems. Your role will involve guiding cross-functional teams through the design and development process, ensuring robust product design, and managing the transition from concept to operational systems. You will also engage in hands-on testing and troubleshooting, collaborating closely with various technical experts to meet customer needs.
- benefits
- 1/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 5/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
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What you need
- Experience in a senior role leading system design and development from initial concept through test and delivery to customers
- Basic understanding of Aerodynamics, Inertial Measurement Units (IMUs), Control Actuation Servos, and how those disciplines relate to overall system performance
- Technical Bachelor’s degree such as Robotics, Physics, Mechanical, Electrical, Software engineering, or equivalent experience in a relevant field
- Experience with data analysis, rapid prototyping, and early-stage customer deployment
- Hands-on build and prototyping of complex robotic systems
- Familiarity with concepts of mechatronic design, firmware + software system design, sensor physics, tracking & calibration, and data-backed decision making
Nice to have
- Real-world operational experience with small UAS systems in a military context desired
What you get
- Comprehensive, competitive benefits package available at little to no cost to employees
- Highly competitive equity grants included in the majority of full-time offers
Worth weighing
- No salary listed, but a range is provided
- Relocation benefits provided for the position located in Costa Mesa, CA
- Candidates must be eligible for a U.S. Secret security clearance, which may be a barrier for some applicants
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Listed by Anduril Industries on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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