Chief Engineer, USMC, Air Defense
Core
Single technical authority for Anduril's U.S. Marine Corps air defense programs, owning system architecture, integration strategy, and fielding readiness for counter-UAS solutions.
Role type
Senior IC Chief Engineer (Defense Systems)
Builds
Networked autonomous air defense systems (sensors, effectors, C2) for Marine Corps installations and maneuver units
Domain
Defense / Air Defense / Counter-UAS
Required skills
Systems architecture, integration strategy, configuration management, technical authority across teams, customer negotiation, field recovery, proposal writing
Preferred skills
Counter-UAS delivery, Marine Corps service, platform integration under SWaP constraints, overseas fielding, radar/EW/sensor depth
Technologies
Lattice OS, radar, passive RF detection, electronic warfare, electro-optical/infrared sensors, tactical networking
Responsibilities
Own system architecture and integration strategy for Marine Corps programs; Maintain engineering baseline for deployed fleet; Design maneuver architecture within SWaP limits; Review technical maturity for customer demonstrations; Lead field performance recovery and verification; Represent engineering authority to Marine Corps program office
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with portfolio ownership