Chief Engineer, Space
Anduril Industries
About this role
The Chief Engineer will serve as the technical lead for Anduril’s Space team in Costa Mesa, CA, driving design, development, test, and delivery of maneuverable spacecraft and associated ground systems. They will develop technical strategy and roadmaps, guide multi-disciplinary teams and external partners, and oversee program execution from proposals through on-orbit operations. The role supports pre-award demonstrations, contract phases, and full lifecycle delivery for space-based interceptor and sensing missions.
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About Anduril Industries
anduril.comAnduril Industries is an American defense technology company that builds AI-powered hardware and software to modernize U.S. and allied military capabilities. Its core offering centers on Lattice, an autonomous command-and-control platform, paired with integrated sensors and unmanned systems (drones, ground and maritime vehicles) that provide persistent, automated sensing, decision support, and force protection. Anduril focuses on rapid iteration and systems integration—delivering end-to-end solutions for defense and homeland security customers seeking modern, scalable autonomy and situational awareness.
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Los Angeles TimesAnduril set to acquire Orange County space surveillance company - Los Angeles Times
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AndurilAnduril Reaches Agreement to Acquire ExoAnalytic Solutions to Accelerate Space Domain Awareness and Missile Defense Capabilities
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Business WireJanes Capital Partners Advises ExoAnalytic Solutions on its Pending Sale to Anduril
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CNBCAnduril expands into space as defense tech angles to support Trump's Golden Dome
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Via SatelliteAnduril Acquiring Space Domain Awareness, Missile Defense Software Company ExoAnalytic Solutions
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About Anduril Industries
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Leadership Team
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
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Salary
$254k – $336k
per year
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