Chief Engineer, Advanced Effects (Missiles)
Anduril Industries · Costa Mesa, California, United States
Posted 15 days ago
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 15 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 Chief Engineer for Advanced Effects at Anduril Industries, you will lead the technical and programmatic execution of missile designs, overseeing their development from concept through testing and delivery. You will work closely with multi-disciplinary teams and stakeholders to establish a vision for product development, manage system design, and coordinate prototype fabrication and testing efforts. This role also involves supporting remotely deployed operations and ensuring resource plans align with project scopes.
- benefits
- 1/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- 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
- 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
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
- Travel up to 25% to Customer and Test Sites
- No specific mention of a modern tech stack or innovative practices beyond the stated mission
- Salary range provided but may vary based on multiple factors, indicating potential negotiation
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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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