Chief Engineer, Navy Airpower

Anduril Industries is seeking a Chief Engineer for Navy Airpower. As the technical authority for critical programs, you will lead multi-disciplinary engineering teams through rigorous development and flight test, delivering revolutionary airborne systems.

Responsibilities:

• Lead Technical Execution: Own the technical baseline and lead a multi-disciplinary engineering team through detailed design, system integration, and verification.
• Oversee Prototype Build & Integration: Coordinate the fabrication and assembly of prototype and development articles, resolving engineering challenges.
• Drive the Test Campaign: Lead the engineering team in planning and executing a comprehensive test program, including ground test, SIL/HIL integration, and developmental flight test.
• Manage System Design & Architecture: Guide the team through critical design trades, sub-system optimization, and interface management.
• Ensure Airworthiness & Safety: Serve as the technical authority for system safety and partner with test teams to achieve military flight releases.
• Problem Solve & Troubleshoot: Act as the lead technical problem-solver, driving root cause analysis and implementing effective solutions.
• Prepare for Production: Partner with the manufacturing engineering team to ensure the design is production-ready.
• Support deployed flight test and demonstration activities.

Requirements:

• Experience as a Chief Engineer, Integrated Product Team (IPT) Lead, or senior technical leader on a carrier-based Navy aircraft program.
• Deep, hands-on experience leading a multi-disciplinary team through at least one major phase of aircraft EMD.
• Proven track record of taking a complex aircraft system from design into build and successful flight testing.
• Strong technical foundation across multiple core aircraft disciplines.
• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, or a related engineering field.
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with developmental flight test, including test planning, risk management, and data analysis.
• Direct experience leading the prototype build of a UAS at Group 3 or above.
• Prior experience with DOW technology development organizations.
• Background in a "Skunk Works," "Phantom Works," or fast-paced startup environment.
• Experience with a wide range of manufacturing processes.
• A "player-coach" leadership style.
• An active Top Secret security clearance.

Salary Range: $191,000-$253,000 USD