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Anduril Industries · 2 days ago

Chief Engineer - Air Dominance & Strike - Advanced Effects

Costa Mesa, CA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

$254K/yr - $336K/yr

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. The Chief Engineer will lead the technical development of large aircraft systems from conceptual design through production, ensuring the successful execution of air vehicle programs.

AerospaceArtificial Intelligence (AI)GovernmentMilitaryNational Security

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Lead technical and programmatic execution of new and existing air vehicle systems design, fabrication, test and productization

Own the technical and programmatic success of your programs, establish technical and programmatic vision assemble teams of internal and external subject matter experts, and communicate that vision to them

Set up trades to enable the exploration of early conceptual designs while working closely with technical SME’s and Business Development teams to find the right solution to current and future gaps in the DOD capability to ensure the warfighter has the best solution for current and future conflicts

Manage the detailed design of the system and subsystems including requirements development, sub-system trades and optimization, risk management etc. to ensure the appropriate consideration of design key performance parameters, schedule, costs and risks

Coordinate the fabrication of prototype and low-rate production articles and subsystem/system level test efforts

Support remote deployed operations of your systems

Work with senior leadership to ensure resource plans are adequate for work scope

Qualification

Unmanned vehiclesProgram managementVehicle designAerospace engineeringSystems integrationTeam leadershipTroubleshootingRisk management

Required

Deep understanding of unmanned vehicles/robotics

Experience in a senior role leading programs from initial concept through test and delivery to customers

Strong understanding of the 'why' behind Vehicle and Systems design

Experience creating teams and focusing them around a common vision

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical or Software engineering, or equivalent experience in a relevant field

Experience troubleshooting and analyzing remotely deployed systems

Travel 30% to Customer and Test Sites

Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance

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 Support: Coverage for fertility treatments (e.g., IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carriers, along with resources to support you and your partner from planning to parenting.

Mental Health Resources: Access free mental health resources 24/7, including therapy and life coaching. Additional work-life services, such as legal and financial support, are also available.

Professional Development: Annual reimbursement for professional development

Commuter Benefits: Company-funded commuter benefits based on your region.

Relocation Assistance: Available depending on role eligibility.

US Roles: Traditional 401(k), Roth, and after-tax (mega backdoor Roth) options.

UK & IE Roles: Pension plan with employer match.

AUS Roles: Superannuation plan.