Chief Space Systems Engineer for On‑Orbit Missions

Anduril; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 253,000 - 336,000; Full time

Job summary

Anduril Industries in Costa Mesa, CA, seeks a Chief Engineer to lead space missions from architecture through launch. You will guide hardware and software development for on-orbit operations, manage technical strategy with Space Missions leadership, and coordinate with partners to advance space capabilities.

This role requires broad technical scope across mechanical, electrical, GNC, and ground systems, and demands experience with DoD space contracts, CI/CD in Agile environments, and clear

Qualifications

• Extensive experience delivering defense satellite systems.
• Expertise in space vehicle design and payload integration.
• Proven ability to lead across disciplines and manage complex programs.

Responsibilities

• Provide system-level technical leadership across spacecraft bus subsystems.
• Develop technical strategy and roadmap with Space Missions leadership.
• Oversee proposals, design reviews, and flight unit readiness.
• Mentor multi-disciplinary team through all phases.
• Coordinate with vendors and partners for test and integration.

Skills

Spacecraft design

Program leadership

Systems engineering

DoD space contracts

Security clearance

Job description

Anduril Industries in Costa Mesa, CA, seeks a Chief Engineer to lead space missions from architecture through launch. You will guide hardware and software development for on-orbit operations, manage technical strategy with Space Missions leadership, and coordinate with partners to advance space capabilities.

This role requires broad technical scope across mechanical, electrical, GNC, and ground systems, and demands experience with DoD space contracts, CI/CD in Agile environments, and clear