Chief Air Vehicle Engineer – Lead Unmanned Systems

Anduril Industries; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 254,000 - 336,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans

Generous PTO plans

Professional development reimbursement

Job summary

A defense technology company in Costa Mesa is seeking a leader for their multidisciplinary team specializing in unmanned aircraft design. The role requires expertise in managing air vehicle programs from inception to production, driving strategic decisions amidst challenges. Candidates should hold a relevant engineering degree and demonstrate strong project management and collaboration skills. This position also offers a competitive salary range of $254,000 to $336,000, along with exceptional healthcare benefits and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Deep understanding of unmanned aircraft at and above Group 3 class.
• Experience in a senior role leading air vehicle programs from concept to delivery.
• Proven ability to deliver functional capabilities aligned with programmatic outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical execution of air vehicle and mission systems design.
• Manage detailed design, requirements, and risk management.
• Work with engineering teams to ensure compliance to airworthiness.

Skills

Understanding of unmanned aircraft

Project management

Collaboration with stakeholders

Problem-solving under constraints

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical or Software engineering

Tools

Design software

Testing equipment

Job description

A defense technology company in Costa Mesa is seeking a leader for their multidisciplinary team specializing in unmanned aircraft design. The role requires expertise in managing air vehicle programs from inception to production, driving strategic decisions amidst challenges. Candidates should hold a relevant engineering degree and demonstrate strong project management and collaboration skills. This position also offers a competitive salary range of $254,000 to $336,000, along with exceptional healthcare benefits and retirement plans.