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Chief Engineer

Anduril Industries, Inc.
Costa Mesa, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/15/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/14/2025

Anduril's Rocket Motor Systems group is seeking a Chief Engineer to join our team. The Rocket Motor Systems group designs, develops, and manufactures next-generation solid rocket motors for defense and space applications at Anduril.

As Chief Engineer, you will provide technical and project execution leadership to solid rocket programs throughout their lifecycle, from cradle-to-grave. The right person for this role has direct, hands-on experience with the development of solid rocket motors from concept to production, a deep technical understanding of solid rocket motor design and production, and excellent project management skills. If you are a hands-on leader, have an entrepreneurial spirit, and enjoy being the point person for getting a project across the finish line, then this role is for you.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

  • Lead solid rocket motor programs from concept into production.
  • Own the program and have full authority and responsibility for its execution.
  • Generate program plans and execute to them.
  • Be the face of the program with internal and external customers.
  • Manage the day-to-day activities of an interdisciplinary technical team.
  • Coordinate activities with other Anduril Rocket Motor Systems organizations outside of Engineering, such as Manufacturing Operations and Supply Chain.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • A minimum of 5 years experience with the design, development, and manufacture of solid rocket motors.
  • Strong technical background in mechanical design, internal ballistics, structural analysis, or thermal analysis.
  • Strong project planning and management skills.
  • Well-versed in the application of systems engineering, particularly risk management and requirements management.
  • Ability to travel to other Anduril sites, customer sites, or supplier sites as business demands. Anticipated 25% travel.
  • U.S. Person status is required as this position needs to access export-controlled data.
  • PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Advanced degree (masters or doctorate) in engineering or engineering management.
  • Experience with Solidworks CAD software and / or Abaqus FEA software.
  • Ability to obtain and hold a U.S. Top Secret Security Clearance.
  • US Salary Range

    144,000-$216,000 USD

    The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and / or training, critical skills, and / or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full-time offers and are considered part of Anduril's total compensation package. Additionally, Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including :

  • Platinum Healthcare Benefits : For U.S. roles, we offer top tier platinum coverage (medical, dental, vision) that are 100% covered by Anduril for you and 90% covered for your dependents.
  • Basic Life / AD&D and long-term disability insurance 100% covered by Anduril, plus the option to purchase additional life insurance for you and your dependents.
  • Extremely generous company holiday calendar including a holiday hiatus in December, and highly competitive PTO plans.
  • 16 weeks of paid Caregiver and Wellness Leave to care for a family member, bond with your baby, or tend to your own medical condition.
  • Family Planning and Parenting Support : Fertility (e.g., IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carrier coverage with additional benefits and resources to provide support from planning to parenting.
  • Mental Health Resources : We provide free mental health resources 24 / 7 including therapy, life coaching, and more. Additional work-life services, such as free legal and financial support, available to you as well.
  • A professional development stipend is available to all Andurilians.
  • Daily Meals and Provisions : For many of our offices, this means breakfast, lunch, and fully stocked micro-kitchens.
  • Company-funded commuter benefits available based on your region.
  • Relocation assistance (depending on role eligibility).
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan - both a traditional and Roth 401(k). (US roles only)
  • The recruiter assigned to this role can share more information about the specific compensation and benefit details associated with this role during the hiring process.

    Anduril is an equal-opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. The Anduril team is made up of incredibly talented and unique individuals, who together are disrupting industry norms by creating new paths towards the future of defense technology. All qualified applicants will be treated with respect and receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, uniform service, Veteran status, age, or any other protected characteristic per federal, state, or local law, including those with a criminal history, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the CA Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. We actively encourage members of recognized minorities, women, Veterans, and those with disabilities to apply, and we work to create a welcoming and supportive environment for all applicants throughout the interview process. If you are someone passionate about working on problems that have a real-world impact, we'd love to hear from you!

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    Salary : $144,000 - $216,000

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