Chief Engineer, Advanced Air Vehicle Architect

Anduril Industries

Costa Mesa, California, United States
Base: $254,000 - $336,000 usd; bonus/equity: highl...
On-site
10+ years conceptual design experience
Full aircraft or complex flight system architecture
Hands-on flight hardware experimentation
Anduril Industries is transforming military capabilities by bringing cutting-edge autonomy and AI technology to the defense industry

Job Summary

  • Anduril Industries is transforming military capabilities by bringing cutting-edge autonomy and AI technology to the defense industry.
  • The Chief Air Vehicle Architect will lead early conceptual design, trade studies, and performance modeling for advanced flight platforms.
  • This role requires balancing creativity with engineering realism to ensure executable technology paths for complete air vehicle solutions.

Matching Summary

Anduril Industries is transforming military capabilities by bringing cutting-edge autonomy and AI technology to the defense industry.

Salary

Base: $254,000 - $336,000 USD; Bonus/Equity: Highly competitive equity grants included; Benefits: Top-tier benefits package available at little to no cost

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 10+ years conceptual design experience
  • Full aircraft or complex flight system architecture
  • Hands-on flight hardware experimentation
  • First-principles engineering across domains
  • Ability to obtain US security clearance

Nice-to-have

  • DARPA or AFRL technology development background
  • Experience with classified low-observable designs
  • Fast-paced non-traditional aerospace environment
  • Top Secret level security clearance
  • Experimental flight test planning expertise

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering or related field
  • 10+ years direct experience in air vehicle platform design
  • Demonstrated leadership in conceptual design and system architecture
  • U.S. security clearance eligibility required

Work Rights

Must be able to obtain and maintain U.S. security clearance

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