Anduril
Deputy Chief Engineer, Autonomous Airpower
$191K–$253K
Costa Mesa, California, United States +1 · Full-time · Posted Feb 24, 2026
- Location
- Costa Mesa, California, United States
Victorville, California, United States - Experience
- 7+ years of technical engineering experience in a professional environment.
- Education
- Aerospace, Electrical, Mechanical or Software Engineering Degree.
About the job
Leads aircraft subsystem engineering from concept through design, build, test, and production, coordinating technical teams, schedules, budgets, risks, and transitions to manufacturing.
What you'll do
- Own subsystem design scope and interfaces through productionization; establish requirements and design review criteria.
- Lead technical trades and program planning; manage risks, budgets, schedules, and staffing with engineering and operations teams.
- Coordinate transitions between engineering, manufacturing, test, and production.
What they ask for
- Experience developing, building, and testing large aircraft subsystems.
- 7+ years of technical engineering experience in a professional environment.
- Experience leading technical new start development projects; strong oral and written communication skills.
- Must be able to obtain and hold a U.S. security clearance; degree in Aerospace, Electrical, Mechanical or Software Engineering.
Nice to have
- Aviation experience or credentials, such as an FAA pilots license, Airframe and Powerplant license, or experimental aircraft/homebuilding.
- Ability to take designs from concept to flight; unmanned aircraft development experience; strong hands-on technical skills.
Pay
$191,000 — $253,000 USD (base salary)
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