Chief Engineer, Advanced Effects (Hypersonics)

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology.

The Chief Engineer, Advanced Effects (Hypersonics) role is part of the Air Dominance and Strike (AD&S) Chief Engineering Team, which drives the technical execution and strategic vision of critical programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical and programmatic execution of new and existing missile designs, fabrication, test, productization, and sustainment.
• Own the technical and programmatic success of programs, establish technical and programmatic vision, assemble teams of internal and external subject matter experts, and communicate that vision to them.
• Set up trades to explore early conceptual designs while working closely with technical SMEs and Business Development teams.
• Manage detailed design of the system and subsystems, including requirements development, sub-system trades and optimization, risk management, and ensure consideration of design key performance parameters, schedule, costs, and risks.
• Coordinate fabrication of prototype and low-rate production articles and subsystem/system level test efforts.
• Support remotely deployed operations of systems.
• Work with senior leadership to ensure resource plans are adequate for work scope.

Required Qualifications

• 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.
• Experience in a senior role leading programs from initial concept through test and delivery to customers.
• Experience driving strategic direction in competitive landscapes, solving complex system optimization challenges under tight constraints.
• Proven ability to deliver functional capabilities while aligning technical objectives with programmatic outcomes.
• Demonstrated collaboration and partnerships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of the “why” behind Vehicle and Systems design.
• Experience working on mission-critical DOD systems.
• Experience troubleshooting and analyzing remotely deployed systems.
• Travel up to 25% to Customer and Test Sites.
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance.

Salary and Benefits

• Salary Range: $191,000-$336,000 USD.
• Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full-time offers.
• Top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including comprehensive and competitive benefits packages.