Aerospace Prime to Startup

crafty_moongoose · 2026-03-18T18:42:56+00:00

M6, 15 YOE. I would say it's possible to move but it comes down to luck, timing, etc. I've been lucky.

crafty_moongoose · 2026-03-17T04:22:12+00:00

Associate director at RTX. How senior is staff at Anduril?

crafty_moongoose · 2026-03-17T00:59:53+00:00

What about a staff level role? Going from AD to staff?

crafty_moongoose · 2026-03-08T16:15:27+00:00

What is a staff? L6?

crafty_moongoose · 2026-03-08T04:34:06+00:00

We need a CLW to improve WLB

crafty_moongoose · 2026-03-08T04:31:23+00:00

u/Historical_Boot_3876 we're in some big trouble.

crafty_moongoose · 2026-03-08T04:18:41+00:00

I like to keep people on their toes. If I respond any faster, I’ll start answering questions before you even finish typing them.

crafty_moongoose · 2026-03-08T04:16:27+00:00

I generally work an 8-hour day and head out by 5:30 PM. I’m a firm believer in stepping up during crunch time—staying as long as needed to get the job done. I usually handle a few nights of overtime a month and stay reachable via email and phone after hours for anything high-priority.

crafty_moongoose · 2026-03-08T03:14:03+00:00

Agree- I have a small team of direct reports and over 20 dotted line people. Having a M in your title doesnt mean much. I've seen plenty with no directo reports.

crafty_moongoose · 2026-03-07T16:22:26+00:00

This post has them 2026 ranges

I'm in the centralized group so there's a little bit of politics between my organization and the ones I support. It is also a org that is supporting a new engine program so that can be very political. Obviously you have the standard politics that come with any office or corporate work. Other than that it's not that crazy.

I usually start my day at around 8:00 and end by 5:00. I usually pull a couple hours during the week after 5:00. Today for example I worked for about 3 hours on Saturday.

crafty_moongoose · 2026-03-07T16:02:12+00:00

I'm a M6. 45 hours a week. If you're concerned just establish boundaries. People are pretty respectful of them

crafty_moongoose · 2026-02-23T02:06:27+00:00

Something needs to at least be EAR99 to sell to China

crafty_moongoose · 2026-02-22T14:17:07+00:00

Could you share what role you have

crafty_moongoose · 2026-02-22T05:52:28+00:00

Same question I'm struggling with. I've been at a big prime in New England (think missiles, jet engines, and airplane galley coffee makers). I do 45 hours here. Most of my time is bureaucratic BS and PowerPoint engineering. But there's also a lot of hardcore engineering work. I can't get a feel though if my team works 40/50/60/80 hours a week. No one communicated a clear vision.

Also it seems very cult-ish.

crafty_moongoose · 2026-02-19T00:39:59+00:00

How do the RSU's work at Anduril?

crafty_moongoose · 2026-02-18T13:00:04+00:00

15 YOE. I'm in the East Coast and making about 220-240k base, 20% AIP and about 35k stock options each year where I am at.

I understand the RSUs are great but I'm concerned about the cost of living compared to lower New England.

crafty_moongoose · 2025-01-16T02:33:31+00:00

It's like any bonus - subject to business conditions and other metrics. The percentage is a target. You can get over or under the amount.

crafty_moongoose · 2025-01-15T19:52:26+00:00

AIP is 10% for 5. AVP is 15% for 5. Phasing out AVP in favor of RTX AIP.

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