Chief Engineer
Anduril Industries · Costa Mesa, California, United States
Posted about 3 months ago · Previously reposted
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 87 days Anduril Industries's roles stay open a median of 87 days
- Reposted
- Yes taken down and listed again at least once
- 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
- 3233 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-10-29
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 at Anduril Industries, you will lead the design and integration of aerial small drones and their systems, overseeing the entire lifecycle from conceptualization to operational deployment. Your role will involve managing engineering efforts, drafting test plans, and conducting hands-on testing, while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to solve complex challenges in military technology.
- benefits
- 1/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- 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
- 7-10 years of industry experience including system architecture
- Familiarity with systems engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, software development, and control theory
- Demonstrated experience with conceptual design and vehicle system architecture
- Proven track record from clean sheet design to functioning hardware
- Hands-on build and prototyping of complex robotic or aircraft systems
- Passion for systems development, integration, and testing
Nice to have
- Experience developing electromechanical system models
- Hands-on manufacturing and/or flight testing experience
- Experience in design engineering
- Experience in software engineering
- Understanding of aerodynamics, avionics, and flight systems
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 mention of the technology stack used
- Salary range provided but may vary based on multiple factors
- Role may require occasional travel for testing
- Position requires a U.S. Top Secret security clearance which may limit some candidates
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Listed by Anduril Industries on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-29. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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