Anduril
Chief Engineer, Advanced Effects (Hypersonics)
$191K–$336K
Costa Mesa, California, United States · Full-time · Posted Sep 29, 2026
- Experience
- Senior-role program leadership from initial concept through test and delivery; no years specified.
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical or Software engineering, or equivalent experience in a relevant field.
About the job
Leads the technical and programmatic development, testing, delivery, and sustainment of missile systems for high-speed and hypersonic programs.
What you'll do
- Own technical and programmatic execution and set program vision, assembling and guiding internal and external experts.
- Manage system and subsystem design, requirements, trade studies, optimization, risk, schedule, and cost.
- Coordinate prototype and low-rate production fabrication and testing; support remotely deployed operations.
What they ask for
- Deep understanding of missile development or robotics/consumer electronics.
- Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical or Software engineering, or equivalent experience in a relevant field.
- Senior-role experience leading programs from concept through test and customer delivery; experience on mission-critical DOD systems.
- Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance.
Pay
$191,000 — $336,000 USD (base salary)
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