Anduril
Chief Engineer, Advanced Effects (Missiles)
$191K–$336K
Costa Mesa, California, United States · Full-time · Posted Sep 1, 2026
- Experience
- Senior-role program leadership experience; no number of years stated.
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical or Software engineering, or equivalent experience in a relevant field.
About the job
Leads technical and programmatic execution of missile programs from design and prototyping through testing, delivery, and sustainment.
What you'll do
- Set program technical vision and lead multidisciplinary teams and subject-matter experts.
- Manage system and subsystem design, requirements, trade studies, optimization, and risk.
- Coordinate prototype and low-rate production, testing, and support for remotely deployed systems.
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-level experience leading programs from initial concept through test and customer delivery.
- Experience with mission-critical DoD systems and troubleshooting remotely deployed systems.
Pay
$191,000 — $336,000 USD (base salary)
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