Chief Engineer, Advanced Effects (Missiles)

Anduril Industries

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Work type
On-site
Location
Costa Mesa, CA
Salary
$191,000–$336,000 / yr
Posted
10 days ago
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Confirmed live yesterday

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This role $264k
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About Anduril Industries

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company that builds advanced hardware and software systems for national security, including autonomous drones, surveillance systems, and the Lattice AI command platform.

Anduril Industries currently has 1697 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Chief Engineer, Advanced Effects (Missiles)

As the Chief Engineer, Advanced Effects (Missiles), you will join the Air Dominance and Strike team to lead the technical and programmatic execution of missile designs, fabrication, testing, and sustainment for the Barracuda and Roadrunner programs. You will be responsible for managing detailed system designs, including requirements development, risk management, and sub-system optimization while coordinating prototype production and test efforts. The role requires a deep understanding of missile development or robotics and consumer electronics to solve complex system optimization challenges under tight constraints. You will collaborate with internal and external subject matter experts to bridge the gap between technical objectives and programmatic outcomes for mission-critical DOD systems. Essential skills include experience in senior leadership, troubleshooting remotely deployed systems, and navigating competitive landscapes to ensure high-performance capabilities for the warfighter.

What you'll do

  • Lead the technical and programmatic execution of missile designs from fabrication through test and sustainment.
  • Establish the technical vision for programs and lead teams of internal and external subject matter experts.
  • Conduct trade studies to explore early conceptual designs and identify solutions for DoD capability gaps.
  • Manage detailed system design including requirements development, risk management, and optimization of key performance parameters.
  • Coordinate the fabrication of prototype articles and oversee subsystem and system-level testing efforts.
  • Support the operation and troubleshooting of systems deployed in remote locations.
  • Collaborate with senior leadership to ensure resource plans align with the scope of work.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, or Software engineering, or equivalent experience in a relevant field.
  • Deep understanding of Missile Development or Robotics/consumer electronics.
  • Experience in a senior role leading programs from initial concept through test and delivery to customers.
  • Experience driving strategic direction in competitive landscapes and solving complex system optimization challenges under tight constraints.
  • Proven ability to deliver functional capabilities while aligning technical objectives with programmatic outcomes.
  • Demonstrated experience collaborating and partnering with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Experience working on mission-critical DOD systems.
  • Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance.

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