Anduril
Chief Engineer, Navy Airpower
$253K–$336K
Costa Mesa, California, United States · Full-time · Posted Sep 10, 2026
- Experience
- No years specified; requires leadership on a carrier-based Navy aircraft program and at least one major aircraft EMD phase.
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, or a related engineering field.
About the job
Leads technical development of new aircraft concepts from design through prototype build, integration, and developmental flight testing.
What you'll do
- Own the technical baseline and lead multidisciplinary engineering through design, integration, and verification.
- Lead prototype fabrication and assembly, test planning and execution, and resolution of technical issues.
- Guide system architecture, airworthiness and safety activities, and transition to production.
What they ask for
- Experience as a Chief Engineer, IPT Lead, or senior technical leader on a carrier-based Navy aircraft program.
- Hands-on experience leading a multidisciplinary team through at least one major aircraft EMD phase; track record taking a complex aircraft from design into build and successful flight testing.
- Strong technical foundation across multiple aircraft disciplines, with emphasis on carrier suitability; experience on mission-critical DoD or advanced-development aircraft programs.
- Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, or related engineering field; eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance.
Nice to have
- Developmental flight-test experience; direct leadership of a Group 3 or above UAS prototype build.
- Experience with DOW technology development organizations, rapid-prototyping environments, or advanced manufacturing processes; active Top Secret clearance.
Pay
$253,000 — $336,000 USD (base salary)
Tools
GNC, SIL/HIL, DFM/DFA, additive manufacturing, advanced composites, automated assembly
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