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Anduril Industries · 1 day ago

Chief Engineer, Space

Costa Mesa, California, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$254K/yr - $336K/yr

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company focused on transforming military capabilities with innovative technology. They are seeking a Chief Engineer to lead the development of spacecraft missions related to dynamic space operations and highly maneuverable satellites, ensuring efficient delivery of hardware and software solutions. The role involves overseeing technical aspects from proposals to delivery and working closely with a multi-disciplinary engineering team.

AerospaceArtificial Intelligence (AI)GovernmentMilitaryNational Security

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

Responsibilities

Provide technical expertise across multiple spacecraft subsystems and ground systems

Leverage strategic partnerships and teammates for building out new products to satisfy customer requirements in new and challenging mission areas

Provide space industry expertise to refine and advance the Anduril Space Based Interceptor strategy for customer engagements and demonstrations

Contribute technical inputs to proposals to include engineering execution plans

Provider oversight to a multi-disciplinary team of engineers through all phases of program execution up to and including delivery and operation of capabilities on-orbit

Perform mission and system level trade studies and analysis to balance risk, cost, and performance

Qualification

Defense satellite systemsHigh dV spacecraftSpacecraft standardsSpace vehicle architectureTechnical communicationMission operationsRisk analysisCybersecurityTeam leadership

Required

Experience in architecting, developing, and delivering defense/IC satellite and space hardware and software systems

Experience in high dV spacecraft, dynamic space operations, space based sensing and understand mission operations for surveillance and reconnaissance at multiple orbits

Understanding of the recent/current technical state of key USSF and IC space systems and mission areas

Demonstrated ability to decompose complex systems with competing objectives (e.g., performance, schedule, openness, cybersecurity, MLS) into executable requirements and execution then delivering on those to meet government expectations

Experience with spacecraft standards for qualification testing and acceptance testing to include the use of GEVS, SMC-S-016 (MIL-STD-1540), etc

Experience with US government space mission areas and associated CONOPS for successfully executing missions to enable space for the warfighter

Design and development of space vehicle and payload architectures and detailed mission solutions to complex space domain challenges

Strong technical communication skills, providing the ability to deliver critical technical briefings and conclusions to technical leadership, company leadership, and customers

Strong technical fundamentals in space systems, space ground infrastructure, and product development

Technical experience leading US Government contracts

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

Benefits

Healthcare 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.

Retirement Savings Plan