← All roles

Deputy Chief Engineer, Advanced Effects (Missiles)

Anduril· Air Dominance & Strike : Advanced Effects Engineering : Chief Engineering
Apply on company site
Costa Mesa, CA$191k - $253kFull-timePosted 6d ago

About the role

Senior technical leader responsible for directing missile design, fabrication, test, productization and sustainment programs, with emphasis on early concept exploration, system/subsystem design, risk management, and coordination of internal and external experts; travel up to 25% and eligibility for U.S. Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

  • Lead technical and programmatic execution of new and existing missile designs, fabrication, test, productization and sustainment.
  • Own the technical and programmatic success of your programs, establish technical and programmatic vision assemble teams of internal and external subject matter experts, and communicate that vision to them.
  • Set up trades to enable the exploration of early conceptual designs while working closely with technical SME’s and Business Development teams to find the right solution to current and future gaps in the DOD capability to ensure the warfighter has the best solution for current and future conflicts.
  • Manage the detailed design of the system and subsystems including requirements development, sub-system trades and optimization, risk management etc. to ensure the appropriate consideration of design key performance parameters, schedule, costs and risks.
  • Coordinate the fabrication of prototype and low-rate production articles and subsystem/system level test efforts.
  • Support remotely deployed operations of your systems.
  • Work with senior leadership to ensure resource plans are adequate for work scope.

Qualifications

  • Deep understanding of Missile Development or Robotics/consumer electronics
  • Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical or Software engineering, or equivalent experience in a relevant field.
  • Experience in a senior role leading programs from initial concept through test and delivery to customers
  • Experience driving strategic direction in competitive landscapes, solving complex system optimization challenges under tight constraints.
  • Proven ability to deliver functional capabilities while aligning technical objectives with programmatic outcomes.
  • Demonstrated collaboration and partnerships with internal and external stakeholders
  • Strong understanding of the “why” behind Vehicle and Systems design.
  • 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

Skills

Required:Missile development / robotics knowledgeProgram managementSystems engineeringCross-functional leadership

Benefits

  • Comprehensive, competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees)
  • Top-tier benefits for full-time employees
Last updated Oct 21, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

About Anduril

defense-aero-and-safetyliquid-ai-recruiting-targetsetter-30setter-30-2026-q1wing-list-2026wing-list-2026-giga-stage
Company profileWebsite

More open roles at Anduril