Chief Engineer, Space

Anduril IndustriesCosta Mesa, California, United States

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A Master's degree in Engineering (Aerospace, Mechanical, or related field) is preferred, with a minimum of 10 years of experience in aerospace or defense engineering. Proven leadership experience in managing complex engineering projects and multidisciplinary teams is essential. Strong knowledge of spacecraft systems, propulsion technologies, and guidance and navigation systems is required. Familiarity with agile development methodologies and continuous integration practices is preferred. Excellent communication and problem-solving skills are critical for engaging with diverse stakeholders.

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ABOUT THE ROLE

We invite you to join our dynamic space team in Costa Mesa, CA, as a Chief Engineer. In this pivotal role, you will take charge as the technical lead on groundbreaking spacecraft initiatives, focusing on high-velocity space operations and agile satellite systems. You will spearhead technology innovations through all development phases , from design and build to testing and delivery for operational excellence. Your expertise will be crucial in developing advanced propulsion systems, sophisticated optical sensor arrays, and integrated guidance and navigation systems while collaborating closely with both new and established ground software systems.

As Chief Engineer, you will create a strategic technical roadmap in partnership with the Head of Engineering for Space Missions and our Growth/Strategy leads, maximizing the potential of existing and emerging Anduril technologies to meet customer mission objectives. Your responsibilities will encompass pre-award demonstrations, initial contract phases, and full contract execution. Leading a multidisciplinary engineering team, you will ensure the effective development and delivery of innovative hardware and software solutions tailored for our clients.

Your leadership will extend to overseeing complex systems for on-orbit operations and demonstrations, integrating efforts with subcontracted partners and strategic alliances. You will facilitate technical development and integration across company boundaries, adopting an agile approach within a continuous integration and deployment framework. Balancing new capability development with the integration of existing Anduril and industry solutions, you will maintain transparent communication about project progress with both internal and external stakeholders.

As the Chief Engineer, you will oversee all technical facets of program execution, from proposals and design reviews to assembly, qualification testing, and final delivery of flight units ready for launch.

About Anduril Industries

Anduril Industries is at the forefront of defense technology innovation, committed to revolutionizing military capabilities through advanced technological integration. We harness the expertise and creativity of the 21st century's most forward-thinking companies to redefine how defense systems are conceived, built, and delivered. Our flagship Lattice OS represents a leap forward in operational command and control, enabling real-time data processing and situational awareness. As we navigate a new era of global strategic competition, our goal is to provide military forces with unparalleled technological advantages, ensuring they are equipped to meet the challenges of tomorrow.

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At Anduril Industries, we are revolutionizing defense technology with our commitment to enhancing U.S. and allied military capabilities through advanced technology. By integrating the expertise, innovation, and business models of today's most forward-thinking companies, we are reshaping the design, production, and marketing of military systems. Our systems a…

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Deputy Chief Engineer

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Full-time|$166K/yr - $220K/yr|On-site|Costa Mesa, California, United States

Anduril Industries is a pioneering defense technology firm dedicated to revolutionizing military capabilities for the U.S. and its allies through state-of-the-art technology. By integrating the innovative expertise, cutting-edge technology, and modern business practices that define the 21st century's leading companies, Anduril is reshaping the design, construction, and commercialization of military systems. Our systems are driven by Lattice OS, an AI-enhanced operating system that transforms vast data streams into a real-time, 3D command and control environment. As we navigate an era marked by strategic competition, Anduril is committed to delivering next-generation autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking solutions to the military in a matter of months, not years.ABOUT THE TEAMThe Air Dominance & Strike team at Anduril is focused on the development of aerial and multi-domain robotic systems. This dynamic team is tasked with transforming innovative concepts into tangible products, such as the Fury (an unmanned fighter jet), Roadrunner (a reusable, vertical take-off and landing, operator-supervised Autonomous Air Vehicle), and Barracuda (an air-breathing cruise missile). We seek engineers who are eager to construct the foundational vehicle stack that supports a wide array of Air Dominance & Strike initiatives, ranging from early concept simulations to first flights, live operations, and extensive fleet management.ABOUT THE JOBIn this role, you will oversee the engineering sustainment of a substantial air vehicle program, with a specific emphasis on scaling production and deployment across various locations. Your projects will be diverse and will require you to apply your technical expertise and leadership skills to define objectives, build a cohesive team, and drive projects to completion. Leveraging your intuition and past experiences in programmatic decision-making will be crucial to ensuring that the appropriate design, analysis, and test steps are executed to achieve success, rather than merely completing procedural steps that lack value. The ideal candidate will draw upon their history of executing and successfully delivering highly optimized, multidisciplinary projects.WHAT YOU’LL DOLead the technical and programmatic execution of an existing air vehicle system’s design, fabrication, testing, production, and deployment.Take ownership of the technical and programmatic success of your program, establish a clear technical and programmatic vision, assemble teams of internal and external subject matter experts, and effectively communicate that vision to them.Coordinate the integration of design changes into active production...

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Chief Engineer for International Programs

Anduril Industries

Full-time|$254K/yr - $336K/yr|On-site|Costa Mesa, California, United States

Anduril Industries is a pioneering defense technology firm dedicated to revolutionizing military capabilities for the United States and its allies through advanced technology. By integrating the expertise, innovation, and business philosophy of the most forward-thinking companies of the 21st century into the defense sector, Anduril is redefining the design, manufacturing, and sales processes of military systems. Our suite of systems operates on Lattice OS, an AI-driven operating system that converts vast data streams into a real-time, 3D command and control platform. As we navigate a new era of strategic competition, Anduril vows to deliver state-of-the-art autonomy, artificial intelligence, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technologies to military applications within months rather than years.WHAT YOU’LL DO:You will serve as the Technical Lead responsible for expanding Anduril’s Fury product line into international markets. We seek a robust technical leader to manage the design process, deeply understand aircraft specifications, and establish technical development roadmaps outlining the scope, cost, and schedule necessary for prototyping, testing, and manufacturing export-ready Fury aircraft.Your role entails close collaboration with the Program Chief Engineer, Program Director, Anduril Growth, export compliance, technical departments, U.S. and foreign suppliers, and government subject matter experts and senior leaders.You will spearhead the development of program vision and strategies, operational concepts (CONOPs), alternative configurations, and essential engineering activities to support these initiatives. As the Chief Engineer for International Programs, you will control the technical solution space and vehicle configurations, which includes establishing requirements, design review criteria, executing trade studies, and conducting operational analyses to gauge system effectiveness.Effective communication is paramount in this position. You will clearly convey information to executive leadership, collaborating teams across Anduril, and current and prospective customers. Strong written communication skills, including the ability to produce white papers and technical presentations, will be crucial for success.Provide clear guidance to the broader Anduril team and drive efforts towards achieving success.The initial phase of your role will involve high-level individual contributions to kickstart the program. Success in this area will lead to the establishment of a product line of exportable Fury systems, necessitating the assembly of a technical and programmatic team around business opportunities.Develop budget estimates and schedules in partnership with functional engineering teams.Create staffing estimates and collaborate with functional engineering and operations teams to attract top talent and integrate them into the team.

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Chief Engineer, Autonomous Airpower

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Full-time|$254K/yr - $336K/yr|On-site|Costa Mesa, California, United States

At Anduril Industries, we are at the forefront of defense technology, dedicated to enhancing U.S. and allied military capabilities through groundbreaking innovations. By integrating the expertise, technology, and business models of the most pioneering companies of the 21st century, we are revolutionizing the design, production, and sales of military systems. Our suite of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an advanced AI-driven operating system that transforms vast data streams into a real-time, 3D command and control center. As global strategic competition intensifies, Anduril is resolutely committed to delivering state-of-the-art autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking solutions to military forces within months, not years.The Air Dominance and Strike (AD&S) Chief Engineering Team is pivotal to the technical execution and strategic vision of our most vital programs. Responsible for crafting a comprehensive vision for product development, this team guides multidisciplinary groups to ensure effective delivery. You will have ownership of the mission, engaging in the development of the ecosystem necessary for successful execution.About the RoleYou will lead the technical development of large aircraft from initial white paper concepts through to detailed design, fabrication, flight testing, and transition to production and sustainment. This encompasses vehicle layout and conceptual design, integration of airframe and propulsion systems, guidance section development, and payload and datalink integration. You will encounter a variety of projects requiring both your technical expertise and leadership skills to establish objectives, assemble a team, and drive projects to completion. Your intuition and previous experience in program-level decisions will be vital to ensuring that all design, analysis, and testing phases add value to the project, rather than merely fulfilling procedural checkpoints. The ideal candidate will bring a wealth of experience in executing and successfully completing highly optimized multidisciplinary projects.Key Responsibilities:Steer the technical and programmatic execution of both new and existing air vehicle systems through design, fabrication, testing, productization, and sustainment.Own the technical and programmatic success of your initiatives, establishing a clear vision and assembling teams of internal and external subject matter experts to achieve that vision.Facilitate trade studies to explore early conceptual designs while closely collaborating with technical SMEs and business development teams.

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Chief Engineer - Propulsion Integration

Anduril Industries

Full-time|On-site|Costa Mesa, California, United States

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Chief Engineer for Strategic Programs

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Full-time|On-site|Costa Mesa, California, United States

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Chief Engineer, Fury Development

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Full-time|$254K/yr - $336K/yr|On-site|Costa Mesa, California, United States

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Senior Computer Vision Engineer

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Full-time|$220K/yr - $292K/yr|On-site|Costa Mesa, California, United States

The Maneuver Dominance team at Anduril Industries develops multi-asset autonomy for large groups of unmanned aerial vehicles. This group integrates advanced perception and autonomy algorithms into complex aerial platforms, focusing on reliable perception and mission execution in challenging environments. The team’s work pushes the limits of autonomous flight by solving problems where dependable perception is essential. Role overview The Senior Computer Vision Engineer will join the team in Costa Mesa, California, to design advanced perception systems for autonomous aerial platforms. The role requires deep knowledge of computer vision algorithms and a strong robotics background. Projects will involve visual perception, SLAM, motion planning, controls, and state estimation. The engineer will make practical decisions that reflect the unique constraints of aerial systems and will play a key part in integrating Anduril’s products for reliable autonomous operation. This position blends technical depth in computer vision with broad systems-level experience in robotics and autonomy. What you will do Lead the development of perception systems for autonomous aerial platforms. Apply advanced computer vision algorithms to robotics challenges in real-world settings. Tackle problems involving SLAM, motion planning, controls, and state estimation. Make engineering decisions that balance technical options with platform constraints. Collaborate with other teams to ensure successful integration and operation of Anduril’s products. Requirements Extensive experience in computer vision and robotics. Strong systems-level understanding of autonomous platforms. Ability to scale solutions while keeping mission objectives in focus. Comfort working in environments where reliable perception is critical. A practical, mission-driven approach to engineering decisions. Location This position is based in Costa Mesa, California, United States.

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Deputy Chief Engineer of Autonomous Airpower

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Full-time|$191K/yr - $253K/yr|On-site|Costa Mesa, California, United States

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Chief Engineer, Advanced Science & Technology

Anduril Industries

Full-time|$254K/yr - $336K/yr|On-site|Costa Mesa, California, United States; Washington, District of Columbia, United States

Anduril Industries is an innovative defense technology firm dedicated to transforming U.S. and allied military capabilities through cutting-edge technology. By combining the expertise, technology, and business strategies of some of the 21st century's most groundbreaking companies, Anduril is revolutionizing the design, construction, and sale of military systems. Our systems are driven by Lattice OS, an AI-enabled operating system that synthesizes thousands of data streams into a real-time, 3D command and control environment. As the global landscape evolves into one marked by strategic competition, Anduril is steadfast in its commitment to deliver pioneering autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technologies to the military within months, not years.ABOUT THE TEAMThe Air Dominance and Strike (AD&S) Chief Engineering Team plays a crucial role in executing technical strategies and the overarching vision for our most vital programs. This team is tasked with creating a roadmap for product development and leading multidisciplinary groups to ensure successful outcomes. A strong sense of ownership and active participation in developing the ecosystem necessary for execution is expected.WHAT YOU’LL DOAs the Chief Engineer focusing on Science & Technology, you will serve as the senior technical authority overseeing conceptual design, applied research, and experimental development for advanced air systems. Your role demands high creativity during the conceptual phase, a profound understanding of customer mission requirements, and a personal commitment to driving technical execution through modeling, experimentation, building, and testing.Concept Creation & Applied ScienceLead initial conceptual design efforts for advanced air vehicle systems, including configuration exploration, trade studies, and performance modeling.Utilize first-principles thinking across aerodynamics, structures, propulsion, controls, autonomy, and stealth technologies to assess concepts.Identify and develop key scientific and technological breakthroughs essential for unlocking new operational capabilities.Blend creativity with engineering feasibility, ensuring all concepts are based on viable technological pathways.Systems Architecture & IntegrationEstablish system architectures that integrate air vehicle design, mission systems, autonomy, and manufacturing considerations from the start.Lead cross-disciplinary trade studies and modeling initiatives to evaluate subsystem interactions.

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Chief Engineer, Advanced Targeting & Sensing Systems

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Full-time|$191K/yr - $253K/yr|On-site|Costa Mesa, California, United States

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Chief Engineer, Space

Anduril Industries

On-site|On-site|Costa Mesa, California, United States

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Product Support Engineer - Edge Compute & Communications

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Full-time|$129K/yr - $193K/yr|On-site|Costa Mesa, California, United States

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Chief Engineer - Missile Production at Anduril Industries | Costa Mesa, CA

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Full-time|$254K/yr - $336K/yr|On-site|Costa Mesa, California, United States

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Senior Software Engineer - Edge Compute & Communications (Active Clearance)

Anduril Industries

Full-time|$166K/yr - $253K/yr|On-site|Costa Mesa, California, United States

About Anduril Industries Anduril Industries builds advanced defense technology for the U.S. and allied military. The company’s Lattice OS powers real-time, 3D command and control centers, turning large data streams into actionable insights. Anduril focuses on autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking to help military operations respond quickly and effectively. Team Overview: Connected Warfare Division The Connected Warfare (CW) Division delivers mission-critical software on hardware systems at the tactical edge. Software Engineers here build, deploy, integrate, and scale Anduril’s solutions, working directly with end users to solve technical challenges and ensure full delivery of impactful capabilities. Role Overview: Senior Software Engineer - Edge Compute & Communications Senior Software Engineers on the ECC Engineering team shape the development of new products, features, and solutions across software, hardware, networking, autonomy and robotics, and systems integration. This work supports seamless interoperability across Anduril’s product line and delivers operational results for defense customers. Engineers on this team contribute to projects like the Menace Family of Systems, which deliver integrated C4 capabilities at the tactical edge. The work requires efficient, scalable, and methodical execution, always focused on mission objectives and high-quality, timely outcomes. What You Will Do Design, build, and deliver advanced software solutions for defense applications Integrate software with hardware, networking, and autonomy/robotics systems Collaborate with software, hardware, operations, SRE, and business development teams Engage directly with customers to understand needs and deliver solutions Support the introduction of new products and capabilities to market Work under aggressive timelines to outpace emerging threats Who Thrives Here Engineers who value ownership and autonomy Organized and growth-oriented professionals Individuals comfortable with direct customer engagement Those who enjoy collaborating across disciplines to exceed expectations Location Costa Mesa, California, United States Clearance Requirement This role requires an active security clearance.

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Computer Vision Engineer at Anduril Industries | Costa Mesa, CA

Anduril Industries

Full-time|$191K/yr - $253K/yr|On-site|Costa Mesa, California, United States

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