Chief Engineer, Space Missions & On-Orbit Ops

Slope; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive equity grants

Comprehensive health benefits

Job summary

Anduril Industries is looking for a Chief Engineer to join our Space team in Reston, Virginia. In this role, you will lead technical efforts and oversee the development of space systems, ensuring efficient delivery of innovative solutions for national security.

Ideal candidates will possess strong experience in high dV spacecraft operations and demonstrate an ability to manage complex systems while providing critical technical direction to engineering teams. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package included.

Qualifications

• Experience in architecting, developing, and delivering defense satellite systems.
• Strong understanding of multiple spacecraft subsystems.
• Proven ability to manage complex systems to meet government expectations.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical efforts for on-orbit operations.
• Provide oversight for multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Conduct system-level trade studies balancing risk, cost, and performance.

Skills

U.S. Top Secret or TS/SCI clearance

Defense/IC satellite and space systems

High dV spacecraft experience

Technical communication skills

Job description

Anduril Industries is looking for a Chief Engineer to join our Space team in Reston, Virginia. In this role, you will lead technical efforts and oversee the development of space systems, ensuring efficient delivery of innovative solutions for national security.

Ideal candidates will possess strong experience in high dV spacecraft operations and demonstrate an ability to manage complex systems while providing critical technical direction to engineering teams. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package included.