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Director of Advanced Design

Anduril Industries · Costa Mesa, California, United States

Posted about 3 months ago

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This role has been open
78 days
Anduril Industries's roles stay open a median of 87 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
No
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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
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Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-10-29

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About this role

The Director of Advanced Design will oversee the conceptual design process for Group 5 Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) and advanced missile platforms at Anduril Industries. This role involves directing mission analysis, configuration trade studies, and requirements development, while collaborating with internal teams and customers to ensure alignment with technical and mission needs. The position also requires staying updated on emerging aerospace technologies and serving as a senior technical decision-maker.

Our read on this posting2.4out of 5
benefits
1/5
freshness
1/5
career value
5/5
role clarity
5/5
pay transparency
0/5

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What you need

  • 10+ years of experience in conceptual or preliminary design of aerospace systems
  • Technical leadership roles on Group 5 UAS, similar class aircraft, or advanced missile systems
  • Demonstrated expertise in at least one core aerospace hardware discipline: aerodynamics, structures, propulsion integration, or electrical systems
  • Deep understanding of system architecture, mission requirements, and full product lifecycle development
  • Proven experience leading high-performance engineering teams in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment
  • Strong communication, collaboration, and technical leadership skills

Nice to have

  • Advanced degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering or related field
  • Experience with rapid prototyping and iterative development environments
  • Hands-on experience with advanced design tools, simulation, and test equipment

What you get

  • Highly competitive equity grants
  • Comprehensive, competitive benefits package available at little to no cost to employees

Worth weighing

  • No specific information on the company's culture or work-life balance
  • Job location may change to Long Beach, CA in late 2027
  • Salary range provided is broad and may vary based on multiple factors

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