Chief Engineer, Hardware, EagleEye Helmet

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century’s most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Anduril’s family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a realtime, 3D command and control center. As the world enters an era of strategic competition, Anduril is committed to bringing cutting-edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years. WHAT YOU'LL DO Lead the end to end efforts and team responsible for developing a new Army “Smart Helmet” that combines cutting edge multi spectral sensors, compute, thermal management, and ballistic protection Own RD efforts, solving hardware related problems across design and development, analysis and testing Support continued efforts for manufacturing, optimization and launch Work with cross functional teams include software, product, design and others to build a best in class product that serves to protect the people using it Push the boundaries of what is possible in this space but never compromise in quality and safety standards that protect our soldiers Be driven by your expertise and curiosity to evolve and improve the status quo of this space REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor’s of Science, Masters or PhD in an engineering field 10+ years Hardware Engineering experience with demonstrated progression in role and breadth across various hardware domains Experience with designing military helmets, helmet systems, AR/VR wearable systems, or similar technology Ability to perform finite element analysis (FEA) to evaluate helmet performance under impact and stress conditions Knowledge of techniques for fabricating and assembling materials, including molding, laminating, and machining Understanding how temperature, humidity, and other environmental factors affect materials and performance CAD skills (any platform) and ability to make high quality engineering drawings Must be a U.S. person eligible to attain a U.S. Security Clearance PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Experience with a military qualification program and a deep understanding of MIL-STD requirements Experience in a lab environment Experience with ceramic and composite armor technologies and ballistics Understanding the properties and behavior of materials (e.g., Kevlar, carbon fiber, ceramics) used in ballistic protection Versed in Firearms and Firearm Safety, either in a military or civilian capacity Experience with NX/Teamcenter, including FEA extensions US Salary Range $220,000 $292,000 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 Anduril's 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 Sup ... (truncated, view full listing at source)