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Deputy Chief Engineer, Advanced Effects (Missiles)

Anduril · Costa Mesa, California, United States · Costa Mesa, CA (OC-00)

Defenseonsitesenior$191k–$253k
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At a glance

Highlights

  • Lead technical execution of new and existing missile designs for Barracuda programs.
  • Coordinate fabrication and system-level testing of prototype missile systems.
  • Drive strategic vision for Air Dominance and Strike critical programs.

What they offer

  • Highly competitive equity grants
  • Top-tier benefits for full-time employees

Ideal candidate

A mission-driven engineering leader who thrives owning complex missile programs end-to-end and aligning technical vision with warfighter needs in fast-moving, competitive environments.

Requirements

  • Deep understanding of Missile Development or Robotics / consumer electronics
  • Bachelor's degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical or Software engineering or equivalent experience
  • Experience in a senior role leading programs from concept through test and delivery
  • Experience driving strategic direction and solving complex system optimization under constraints
  • Experience working on mission critical DOD systems
  • Experience troubleshooting and analyzing remotely deployed systems
  • Travel up to 25% to customer and test sites
  • Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance

Lab profile

About Anduril

Defense technology company building autonomous systems for military missions.

What they build

  • Lattice OS
  • Ghost
  • Anvil

Known for

  • Autonomous defense systems
  • AI-powered command and control
  • Rapid hardware-software iteration

Key facts

  • Founded in 2017
  • Headquartered in Costa Mesa, California
  • Backed by Founders Fund and Andreessen Horowitz
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