Chief Engineer, Navy Airpower

The role

You will lead technical development from concept refinement through detailed design, build, and flight test of new aircraft concepts. You will own the technical baseline and lead a multi-disciplinary engineering team.

What you will do

• Lead technical execution and own the technical baseline.
• Lead a multi-disciplinary engineering team through design, integration, and verification.
• Coordinate the fabrication and assembly of prototype and development articles.
• Lead the engineering team in planning and executing a comprehensive test program.
• Guide the team through critical design trades and interface management.
• Serve as the technical authority for system safety.
• Drive root cause analysis and implement solutions for issues during integration and testing.
• Partner with manufacturing engineering to ensure designs are production-ready.
• Support deployed flight test and demonstration activities at customer and test sites.

Required qualifications

• Experience as a Chief Engineer, Integrated Product Team (IPT) Lead, or senior technical leader on a carrier-based Navy aircraft program.
• Deep, hands-on experience leading a multi-disciplinary team through at least one major phase of aircraft EMD.
• Proven track record of taking a complex aircraft system from design into build and successful flight testing.
• Strong technical foundation across multiple core aircraft disciplines with an emphasis on carrier suitability.
• Strong understanding of the why behind Vehicle and Systems design.
• Experience working on mission-critical DoD or advanced development aircraft programs.
• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, or a related engineering field.
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance.

Nice to have

• Experience with developmental flight test, including test planning, risk management, and data analysis.
• Direct experience leading the prototype build of a UAS at Group 3 or above.
• Prior experience with DOW technology development organizations (e.g., DARPA, AFRL) on advanced flight programs.
• Background in a Skunk Works, Phantom Works, or fast-paced startup environment focused on rapid hardware prototyping.
• Experience with a wide range of manufacturing processes, including additive manufacturing, advanced composites, and automated assembly.
• A player-coach leadership style with a willingness to be deeply involved in the day-to-day build.
• An active Top Secret security clearance.

Benefits

• Comprehensive, competitive benefits package available at little to no cost to employees.

Before you apply

• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance.
• By submitting your application, you consent to Anduril Industries using a third-party service provider to conduct pre-employment risk, integrity, and due diligence screening.

About the company

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. Their family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system.