Sr. Engineering Manager

at  ANDURIL INDUSTRIES

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.
The Anduril Rocket Motor Systems (ARMS) team is on a mission to build next generation solid rocket motors for a safer, more connected world. To achieve our vision of becoming a large-volume provider of tactical rocket motors, we will develop differentiated products and services that maximize our customers’ capabilities, and we will establish and maintain a reputation of Quality and Reliability.
We are developing the most advanced tactical solid rocket motor production facility in the United States. The Senior Engineering Manager will provide the leadership and direction to make this happen. Candidates for this role should have experience in integrated product development and have ideally worked with all stages of a standard equipment life cycle. They should be technically inclined with strong leadership skills and be able to comfortably understand and convey core engineering design principles. If you’re flexible and driven with a passion for design and improvement, we would love to hear from you.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering or technology related field.
• 15+ years of experience in large-scale manufacturing facilities and 5+ years of supervisory/managerial experience
• Previous experience in preparing complex test and diagnostic programs, software engineering, as well as knowledge designing test fixtures and equipment
• Experience in chemical/hazardous material processes
• Strong knowledge of engineering concepts including electrical and mechanical systems
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings including GD&T
• Experience managing complete system development including immersive interdisciplinary technical projects
• Advanced MS Office and/or project management software skills
• U.S. Person status is required as this position needs to access export-controlled data.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience supporting aerospace, defense, automotive, and/or energetics facilities
• Formal training in project management
• Experience with automation
• Advanced degree in an engineering or technology related field.
• Working knowledge of SPC principles
• Experience with CAD software
• Ability to obtain and hold a U.S. Top Secret Security Clearance

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Develop and lead a team of experienced engineering professionals to monitor and improve manufacturing processes, increase safety, ensure high quality, increase efficiency, reduce costs, and improve yields on all products
• Oversee technical project execution through the development and administration of budgets, schedules, and performance standards including the application of Design for Manufacturing (DFM) concepts
• Ensure mechanical, electrical, and software systems work together to form a reliable and capable system
• Lead continuous improvement and change management activities to improve process capability and mitigate risk, including the use of advanced technology, robotics, etc.
• Lead operations staff in all scales of engineering-related activity, from day to day building and problem-solving activities to annual and strategic capital budget and spending management
• Develop relationships with equipment OEMs to manage their execution while securing equipment life cycle support
• Create and maintain technical documentation to facilitate the efficient and effective handling of technical information
• Interpret, execute, and recommend modifications to company-wide policies and practices

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:

• Platinum Healthcare Benefits: We offer top tier platinum coverage (medical, dental, vision) that are 100% covered by Anduril for you and 90% covered for your dependents.
• For UK roles, Private Medical Insurance (PMI): Anduril will cover the full cost of the insurance premium for an employee and dependents.
• For AUS roles, Private health plan through Bupa: Coverage is fully subsidized by Anduril.
• Basic Life/AD&D and long-term disability insurance 100% covered by Anduril, plus the option to purchase additional life insurance for you and your dependents.
• Extremely generous company holiday calendar including a holiday hiatus in December, and highly competitive PTO plans.
• 16 weeks of paid Caregiver & Wellness Leave to care for a family member, bond with your baby, or tend to your own medical condition.
• Family Planning & Parenting Support: Fertility (eg, IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carrier coverage with additional benefits and resources to provide support from planning to parenting.
• Mental Health Resources: We provide free mental health resources 24/7 including therapy, life coaching, and more. Additional work-life services, such as free legal and financial support, available to you as well.
• A professional development stipend is available to all Andurilians.
• Daily Meals and Provisions: For many of our offices this means breakfast, lunch and fully stocked micro-kitchens.
• Company-funded commuter benefits available based on your region.
• Relocation assistance (depending on role eligibility).
• 401(k) retirement savings plan - both a traditional and Roth 401(k)