Anduril
Chief Engineer, Conventional ISR
$253K–$336K
Costa Mesa, California, United States · Full-time · Posted Sep 10, 2026
- Experience
- No specific number of years stated.
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, or a related engineering field.
About the job
Leads technical development of aircraft concepts from design through prototype build, integration, flight testing, and production readiness.
What you'll do
- Own the technical baseline and lead multidisciplinary engineering through design, integration, and verification.
- Oversee prototype build and lead ground, integration, and developmental flight-test campaigns.
- Guide system architecture, safety and airworthiness work, troubleshooting, and transition to production.
What they ask for
- Experience as a Chief Engineer, IPT Lead, or senior technical leader on a Group 3+ ISR and/or strike platform.
- Hands-on leadership through at least one major aircraft EMD phase and a record of taking a complex aircraft system from design into build and successful flight testing.
- Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, or a related engineering field.
- Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance.
Nice to have
- Developmental flight-test experience, including planning, risk management, and data analysis.
- Direct experience leading a Group 3 or above UAS prototype build.
Pay
$253,000 — $336,000 USD (base salary)
Tools
GNC, SIL/HIL, DFM/DFA, additive manufacturing, advanced composites, automated assembly
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