Chief Engineer, Fury Advanced Development & Prototyping
Anduril Industries · Costa Mesa, California, United States
Posted about 3 months ago
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 102 days Anduril Industries's roles stay open a median of 103 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 1% of Anduril Industries's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Anduril Industries
- high 2263 stale, 67 reposted of 2,263 open
- Hiring momentum
- 649 roles opened in the last 90 days ↓ down vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-11-14
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Anduril Industries's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Anduril Industries.
About this role
As the Chief Engineer for Fury Advanced Development & Prototyping at Anduril Industries, you will lead the technical execution of prototype autonomous aircraft, overseeing the entire process from fabrication to flight readiness. You will be responsible for problem-solving on the factory floor, driving design for manufacturing, and managing integration and testing. Additionally, you will mentor a high-performing team and interface with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of components.
- benefits
- 1/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- career value
- 5/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Anduril Industries as an employer.
What you need
- Proven track record of leading the hands-on build and integration of a new, complex aircraft or aerospace vehicle.
- Deep, hands-on expertise in manufacturing and prototyping, including composite fabrication, metallic structures, systems installation, and vehicle assembly.
- Demonstrated experience taking a vehicle from detailed design release, through a first-article build, and into a successful test campaign.
- Experience leading small, agile, multi-disciplinary engineering and technician teams in a rapid development environment.
- Strong technical foundation in mechanical/aerospace structures and systems integration.
- Expertise in Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and resolving real-time production issues.
Nice to have
- Direct experience leading the prototype build of a UAS at Group 3 or above.
- Prior experience with DOW technology development organizations (e.g., DARPA, AFRL) on advanced flight programs.
- Background in a 'Skunk Works,' 'Phantom Works,' or fast-paced startup environment focused on rapid hardware prototyping.
- Experience with a wide range of manufacturing processes, including additive manufacturing, advanced composites, and automated assembly.
- Hands-on experience as a Test Director or lead flight test engineer for a first flight campaign.
What you get
- Comprehensive, competitive benefits package available at little to no cost to employees.
- Highly competitive equity grants included in the majority of full-time offers.
Worth weighing
- No specific details on the company's culture or work-life balance are provided.
- The role requires a U.S. security clearance, which may limit some candidates.
- The job will relocate to Long Beach, CA in late 2027, which may affect candidates' location preferences.
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Listed by Anduril Industries on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-11-14. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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