Product Line Chief Engineer

ABOUT THE TEAM

The Anduril Rocket Motor Systems (RMS) 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.

ABOUT THE JOB

As a Product Line Lead, you will provide technical and project execution leadership to solid rocket products throughout their lifecycle, from cradle-to-grave. You will technically manage one of our Solid Rocket Motor Product Lines such as Medium Tactical Motors. The right person for this role has direct, hands-on experience with the development of solid rocket motors from concept to production, deep technical understanding of solid rocket motor design and production, and excellent project management skills. If you are a hands-on leader, have an entrepreneurial spirit, and enjoy being the point person for getting multiple project across the finish line, then this role is for you.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Lead solid rocket motor programs from concept into production.
• Own the program—have full authority and responsibility for its execution.
• Generate program plans and execute to them.
• Be the “face of the product” with internal and external customers.
• Manage the day-to-day activities of multiple interdisciplinary technical teams.
• Coordinate activities with other Anduril Rocket Motor Systems organizations outside of Engineering, such as Manufacturing Operations and Supply Chain.
• Drive commonality and cost reduction efforts across your assigned product line.
• Develop and execute to technical road maps for each of your products
• Work with Integration engineers to ensure products are transitioned appropriately to programs.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• A minimum of 10 years’ experience with the design, development, and manufacture of solid rocket motors.
• Strong technical background in mechanical design, internal ballistics, structural analysis, or thermal analysis.
• Strong project planning and management skills.
• Well-versed in the application of systems engineering, particularly risk management and requirements management.
• Ability to travel to other Anduril sites, customer sites, or supplier sites as business demands. Anticipated 25% travel.
• Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export controlled information or facilities.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Advanced degree (masters or doctorate) in engineering or engineering management.
• Experience with solid works CAD software and/or Abaqus FEA software.
• Ability to obtain and hold a U.S. Top Secret Security Clearance.