Chief Engineer, Fury: Unmanned Fighter Platform

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

Benefits offered by this job

Equity grants

Competitive benefits

Job summary

Anduril Industries seeks a Chief Engineer for the Fury unmanned fighter to own technical execution through EMD. You will lead aerodynamics, structures, GNC, propulsion, avionics, and software teams, drive prototype fabrication, and oversee a rigorous flight test campaign to prove the system in relevant scenarios.

The role requires hands-on leadership on major air vehicle programs, strong design trade skills, and the ability to deliver results under pressure in a fast-paced, high-stakes

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Chief Engineer or IPT Lead on a complete air vehicle program.
• Hands-on leadership of multi-disciplinary teams through design, build or flight test.
• Strong ability to make data-driven decisions across complex aircraft disciplines.
• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Serve as technical authority for Fury, leading a multi-disciplinary team through design, integration, and verification.
• Direct fabrication and assembly of prototype articles and resolve engineering challenges.
• Plan and execute a comprehensive flight test program to validate performance.
• Guide design trades and system architecture for a cohesive air vehicle.
• Ensure airworthiness and safety data for flight release authorization.
• Lead root-cause analysis and implement effective solutions during test.

Skills

Technical leadership

Program management

Data-driven decisions

Security clearance eligibility

DoD program experience

Education

Bachelors in Aerospace/Mechanical engineering

Job description

Anduril Industries seeks a Chief Engineer for the Fury unmanned fighter to own technical execution through EMD. You will lead aerodynamics, structures, GNC, propulsion, avionics, and software teams, drive prototype fabrication, and oversee a rigorous flight test campaign to prove the system in relevant scenarios.

The role requires hands-on leadership on major air vehicle programs, strong design trade skills, and the ability to deliver results under pressure in a fast-paced, high-stakes