Chief Engineer, Advanced Effects (Hypersonics)

Costa Mesa · Costa Mesa, CA (OC-00) · USD 191,000-336,000 · Full-time · Remote · Posted Sep 29, 2026

At a glance

Anduril Industries is hiring Chief Engineers for high-speed and hypersonic programs within the Air Dominance and Strike (AD&S) Chief Engineering Team.
The role is responsible for architecting a vision for product development and guiding multi-disciplinary teams to deliver effectively on critical missile and advanced effects programs.

Lead technical and programmatic execution of new and existing missile designs, fabrication, test, productization and sustainment.
Own the technical and programmatic success of your programs, establish technical and programmatic vision assemble teams of internal and external subject matter experts, and communicate that vision to them.
Set up trades to enable the exploration of early conceptual designs while working closely with technical SME’s and Business Development teams to find the right solution to current and future gaps in the DOD capability.
Manage the detailed design of the system and subsystems including requirements development, sub-system trades and optimization, risk management etc. to ensure the appropriate consideration of design key performance parameters, schedule, costs and risks.
Coordinate the fabrication of prototype and low-rate production articles and subsystem/system level test efforts.
Support remotely deployed operations of your systems.
Work with senior leadership to ensure resource plans are adequate for work scope.

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
Strong understanding of the “why” behind Vehicle and Systems design.
Experience working on mission critical DOD systems
Experience troubleshooting and analyzing remotely deployed systems.
Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance

Highly competitive equity grants
Top-tier benefits for full-time employees supporting health, recovery, and whatever comes next