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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 22 days Anduril Industries's roles stay open a median of 45 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 1% of Anduril Industries's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Anduril Industries
- high 1390 stale, 67 reposted of 2,263 open
- Hiring momentum
- 3233 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
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 Lead Air Vehicle Engineer at Anduril Industries, you will spearhead the development of advanced airborne platforms, focusing on unmanned rotorcraft and mission autonomy. Your role involves executing engineering evaluations, leading design reviews, and collaborating across disciplines to ensure successful project outcomes. You'll also build prototypes, analyze failures, and support software and hardware demonstrations, all while utilizing first principles physics in your decision-making.
- benefits
- 1/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- 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
- Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Robotics, Physics, or related technical discipline
- Minimum of 8 years in technical leadership roles such as Technical Program Manager, Chief Engineer, Lead Engineer, or similarly relevant position
- Leadership experience in engineering team management and project execution for aerospace or defense sectors
- Deep experience developing VTOL platforms
- Broad exposure to aircraft concepts, design layouts, static stability, control architectures and propulsion concepts
- Demonstrated ability to lead and inspire cross-functional teams
Nice to have
- Direct experience with autonomous systems, specifically with the development and integration of rotorcraft or larger UAS
- Deep familiarity with unmanned aircraft, autonomous systems, robotics, aircraft design
- Knowledgeable in the nuanced integration of complex systems into aerial platforms
- An extensive network within the aerospace industry
- Familiarity with Defense Acquisition Processes
What you get
- Highly competitive equity grants
- Comprehensive, competitive benefits package available at little to no cost to employees
Worth weighing
- No salary listed, but a range is provided
- High ownership and professional autonomy may come with pressure
- Role involves significant travel up to 50%
- Focus on unmanned rotorcraft may limit exposure to other aerospace areas
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Listed by Anduril Industries on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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