Chief Engineer, Tactical Recon and Strike

Anduril Industries

Quick summary

Work type
On-site
Location
Costa Mesa, CA
Salary
$254,000–$336,000 / yr
Posted
today

Market check

Salary context

Above market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $180k
This role $295k
$123k most similar roles pay here $359k

This role pays more than 99% of similar roles. Most pay $150,000–$209,500 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $295k versus about $180k for comparable roles.

Based on 240 similar postings.

Employer

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 1882 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $146,000–$194,000 across 1696 roles with salary data.

Most-posted roles

View all roles at Anduril Industries

At a glance

TL;DR · Chief Engineer, Tactical Recon and Strike

Apply Now Log in to save

As a Chief Engineer in the Tactical Recon & Strike division at Anduril, you will lead technical execution from concept to delivery of cutting-edge defense products like Altius and Anvil. Your day-to-day involves driving system design, conducting hands-on testing, and guiding cross-functional teams through product development cycles. You will need expertise in electrical engineering, controls, software, mechanical systems, and small drone technologies, along with experience in mechatronic design and data-driven decision-making. This role requires a deep understanding of both hardware and software integration to create robust, cost-effective solutions for warfighters. With over 12 years of senior-level experience and the ability to obtain a U.S. Secret security clearance, you will play a crucial part in developing revolutionary defense technology at scale.

Skills

MechatronicDesign FirmwareDevelopment SoftwareSystemDesign SensorPhysics TrackingCalibration DataBackedDecisionMaking CrossFunctionalTeamLeadership TechnicalSMEEngagement VerificationValidationPlan HandsOnPrototyping ComplexRoboticSystemsBUILD SystemLevelArchitecture CostEffectiveDesign

What you'll do

  • Lead technical execution from vision to production for cutting-edge defense products.
  • Develop systems supporting intuitive use and modular expansion of sensors in the field.
  • Craft system-level architecture that balances robustness with cost-effectiveness.
  • Define product milestones, lead design reviews, and manage engineering risks.
  • Conduct hands-on testing and troubleshooting of deployed systems in the field.

What we're looking for

  • 12+ years of experience in senior roles leading system design and development
  • Technical Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Robotics, Physics, Engineering fields
  • Hands-on build and prototyping of complex robotic systems
  • Familiarity with mechatronic design, firmware + software system design, sensor physics
  • Ability to lead cross-functional teams through design trades while meeting program deadlines
  • Desire to obtain and hold a U.S. Secret security clearance

Related searches

More Chief Engineer jobs Chief Engineer jobs in Costa Mesa All jobs at Anduril Industries

More like this

Similar roles

Technical Operations Engineer, Maneuver Dominance

Anduril Industries

Costa Mesa, CA today $113,000–$155,000
Python Rust MATLAB IP Networking Network Administration SATCOM MANET Backhaul systems Behavior Trees CV models Ground-based air defense systems Aircraft flight line operations Data-driven root cause analysis CI/CD
Save

Senior Electromechanical Engineer, Connected Warfare

Anduril Industries

Costa Mesa, CA today $146,000–$194,000
CAD Siemens NX Teamcenter PLM NX Electrical Routing SolidWorks Electrical CATIA Electrical D38999 MIL-spec connectors USB CAN Ethernet RS-485/232 SPI I2C EMI shielding IP67 IP68 PCBA design battery management systems controls robotics motor/servo drive systems
Save

Staff Systems Engineer, Warfighter Systems

Anduril Industries

Bellevue, WA today $191,000–$253,000
Qualcomm Android System-on-Chip (SoC) CPU GPU DSP Memory Subsystems Power Management Performance Tuning Kernel Analysis Driver Analysis Operating System Concepts Cross-Functional Collaboration Root Cause Analysis Profiling Methodologies Low-Power Embedded Systems Augmented Reality Wearables
Save