Chief Engineer

Anduril Industries • Costa Mesa, CA

383d • $144,000 - $216,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Chief Engineer at Anduril Industries will lead the Rocket Motor Systems group, overseeing the design, development, and manufacturing of next-generation solid rocket motors for defense and space applications. This role requires a hands-on leader with extensive experience in solid rocket motor development, project management skills, and the ability to manage interdisciplinary teams throughout the program lifecycle.

Requirements

• 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.

Nice To Haves

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead solid rocket motor programs from concept into production.
• Own the program—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.

Benefits

• Platinum Healthcare Benefits (100% covered for employee, 90% for dependents).
• Basic Life/AD&D and long-term disability insurance (100% covered).
• Generous company holiday calendar and highly competitive PTO plans.
• 16 weeks of paid Caregiver & Wellness Leave.
• Family Planning & Parenting Support including fertility and adoption coverage.
• Free mental health resources 24/7 including therapy and life coaching.
• Professional development stipend available to all employees.
• Daily meals and provisions in many offices.
• Company-funded commuter benefits based on region.
• Relocation assistance (depending on role eligibility).
• 401(k) retirement savings plan (traditional and Roth).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Master's degree