Chief Engineer, Fury Production

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century’s most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Anduril’s family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a realtime, 3D command and control center. As the world enters an era of strategic competition, Anduril is committed to bringing cutting-edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Chief Engineer of Fury Production will lead production engineering strategy and execution for high-complexity aircraft systems. You will define and optimize production architectures, drive producibility improvements, partner with suppliers to resolve manufacturing challenges, and lead teams focused on cost reduction, manufacturing yield, and scalable processes.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Setting the technical vision and execution plan for production engineering across a major aircraft hardware program
• Driving producibility enhancements that improve yield, reduce cycle times, and lower unit cost without sacrificing quality or performance.
• Leading and mentoring cross-functional production engineering teams including manufacturing integration, tooling development, process engineering, quality engineering, and supplier support.
• Collaborating with internal stakeholders — systems engineering, design, supply chain, program management to ensure design decisions enable manufacturability and assembly efficiency.
• Acting as the principal engineering interface to strategic suppliers, working together to identify issues, refine processes, and implement production improvements.
• Overseeing development and optimization of production tooling, automation solutions, and inspection/test strategies.
• Communicating production readiness, engineering risks, and improvement plans to senior leadership.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering
• 10+ years of engineering experience in aerospace, defense, or high-complexity manufacturing environments.
• Proven experience leading production engineering teams and driving producibility improvements at scale.
• Demonstrated ability to work with suppliers on challenging manufacturing issues and implement technical solutions collaboratively.
• Strong track record of cost reduction, yield improvement, and process optimization in production.
• Deep understanding of manufacturing technologies: machining, composites/structures, additive manufacturing, assembly automation, tooling design, and production test.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with a data-driven, results-oriented mindset.
• Effective communicator capable of driving alignment across technical and business stakeholders.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with aerospace production or defense programs.
• Familiarity with design for manufacturability (DFM), design for assembly (DFA), and lean/continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience with supplier quality engineering and production systems at tier-1 aerospace suppliers.
• Background in managing production transitions from prototype to full-rate manufacturing.

US Salary Range$196,000—$260,000 USD

The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers; and are considered part of Anduril's total compensation package. Additionally, Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including: 

Healthcare Benefits 

• US Roles: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you. 
• UK & AUS Roles: We cover full cost of medical insurance premiums for you and your dependents. 
• IE Roles: We offer an annual contribution toward your private health insurance for you and your dependents. 

Additional Benefits 

• Income Protection: Anduril covers life and disability insurance for all employees. 
• Generous time off: Highly competitive PTO plans with a holiday hiatus in December. Caregiver & Wellness Leave is available to care for family members, bond with a new baby, or address your own medical needs. 
• Family Planning & Parenting Support: Coverage for fertility treatments (e.g., IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carriers, along with resources to support you and your partner from planning to parenting. 
• Mental Health Resources: Access free mental health resources 24/7, including therapy and life coaching. Additional work-life services, such as legal and financial support, are also available. 
• Professional Development: Annual reimbursement for professional development 
• Commuter Benefits: Company-funded commuter benefits based on your region. 
• Relocation Assistance: Available depending on role eligibility. 

Retirement Savings Plan 

• US Roles: Traditional 401(k), Roth, and after-tax (mega backdoor Roth) options. 
• UK & IE Roles: Pension plan with employer match. 
• AUS Roles: Superannuation plan. 

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