Anduril Industries
Chief Engineer, Navy Airpower
About this role
Anduril Industries seeks a Chief Engineer to lead the technical development of advanced naval airpower systems from concept through flight test. You'll direct multi-disciplinary engineering teams, oversee prototype build and integration, and drive rapid execution while balancing technical rigor with programmatic speed.
What you'll do
- Own technical baseline and lead multi-disciplinary teams (aerodynamics, structures, GNC, propulsion, avionics, software) through design, integration, and verification
- Coordinate prototype fabrication, assembly, and resolve engineering challenges during build
- Plan and execute comprehensive test programs including ground test, SIL/HIL, and developmental flight test
- Guide critical design trades, subsystem optimization, and interface management for vehicle architecture
- Serve as technical authority for system safety and airworthiness, supporting military flight releases
- Lead root cause analysis and problem-solving for integration and test issues; support production transition
What they're looking for
- Aircraft system design and architecture
- Multi-disciplinary team leadership and management
- Developmental flight test planning and execution
- Aerodynamics, structures, GNC, propulsion systems knowledge
- Systems integration and verification
- Carrier suitability and naval aviation requirements
- Risk management and technical decision-making
- Manufacturing engineering and design-for-manufacturability
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Anduril Industries
Anduril Industries builds autonomous defense systems including underwater vehicles, unmanned aircraft, and electronic warfare platforms for the Department of Defense. The company is hiring across mechanical engineering, mission operations, software development, technical leadership, and advanced manufacturing roles to support the design, deployment, and production of these mission-critical systems.
- Website
- anduril.com
Likely interview questions
- Describe your experience as a Chief Engineer or IPT lead on a carrier-based Navy aircraft program and the specific phases you led.
- Walk us through a major technical challenge you faced during prototype build or flight test and how you resolved it.