27 air dominance strike jobs found in Costa Mesa, CA

ABOUT THE TEAM The Air Dominance and Strike Division is one of Anduril’s fastest growing, most technically complex divisions. We develop and build  collaborative combat aircraft , missiles, and the software that powers these autonomous weapons. We are looking for a Technical Program Manager to lead one of our development programs across various stages of the contract lifecycle from early R&D to contract capture and close. As a Technical Program Manager you will lead the development and integration of Anduril products and technologies alongside the Chief Engineer and will be directly responsible for all elements of cost and schedule to ensure successful delivery of the program. ABOUT THE JOB Success in this position hinges on three key facets: Systems and engineering mindset - the ability to understand and assess technical concept. Identifying system dependencies, interfaces, technical risks and the impact of key architectural decisions with the...

ABOUT THE TEAM Anduril’s Air Dominance & Strike (AD&S) Finance team is seeking an FP&A Manager to help lead division-level planning, forecasting, budgeting, and performance reporting. In this role, you will own the consolidated AD&S view of performance and drive the operating rhythm – monthly and quarterly reporting, variance analysis, and executive readouts – so leadership has clear visibility to drivers, risks, and actions across the portfolio. AD&S is scaling quickly across multiple product and program fronts, and leadership needs a single, consistent view of performance and outlook. This role exists to build and run the division’s FP&A operating cadence – consolidating inputs across business lines, translating results into decision-ready insights, and shaping the annual operating plan so resources stay aligned to the highest-impact priorities. ABOUT THE JOB This FP&A Manager will play a central role in establishing and scaling...

ABOUT THE TEAM Air Dominance & Strike (AD&S) delivers autonomous aircraft, advanced effects, and mission autonomy software. Program Finance partners with Program Management, Engineering, Operations, and Contracts to ensure program execution translates into predictable financial outcomes—through disciplined forecasting, contract-compliant reporting, and decision-quality analytics as programs scale from development into production and sustainment. ABOUT THE JOB As a Senior Manager, Program Finance, you will own end-to-end financial leadership for a portfolio of complex U.S. Government / DoD programs across multiple contract types (e.g., CPFF/FFP/T&M). You will set the operating cadence for program financial management—EAC rigor, funding/billing discipline, unit economics, and executive-ready insights—and scale the processes, tooling, and talent needed to support rapid growth. WHAT YOU’LL DO Own program financial performance for a portfolio of complex...

The mission of Anduril’s Air Dominance and Strike Division is to fundamentally reshape the way future peer to peer conflicts are fought by developing next generation collaborative combat aircraft , advanced effects , and the software that powers these autonomous weapons. The Chief of Staff, AD&S is the connective tissue between the SVP of AD&S, the broader executive team, and the rest of the company. You’ll act as a strategic thought partner and force multiplier to the SVP of AD&S, ensuring the AD&S team is aligned and prioritized to deliver against our most critical goals. This role is responsible for proactively designing, building, and executing the operational rhythm, strategic programs, and cross-functional communications that enable the AD&S division to operate at a high level and drive organizational performance. WHAT YOU’LL DO Strategic Advisor: Serve as a trusted advisor to the SVP, AD&S, helping to drive clarity and focus across a broad...

ABOUT THE TEAM Anduril’s Flight Engineering department is part of the Air Dominance and Strike organization, we are seeking Modeling, Simulation and Analysis (MSA) Engineers to join our team. The Anduril Flight Engineering team is integral to development of flight system solutions in all domains for our warfighters. As a critical member of our team, the role of a Modeling, Simulation and Analysis (MSA) Engineer is pivotal in driving the design, development, testing, and implementation of cutting-edge flight system technologies for our aerospace systems. Anduril fosters a dynamic learning culture, characterized by accelerated knowledge acquisition through modeling, simulation, analysis, and rigorous and frequent ground and flight test experimentation. At Anduril, you will be involved in flight testing the systems you develop. Join our Flight Engineering team advancing the  Air Dominance and Strike division's portfolio , where we push the boundaries of aerospace technology. We...

  The Flight Software team at Anduril develops flight computer vehicle software for all airborne vehicles. The right person for this role has experience in both commercial (product focused) and public sector (defense) technical environments, and is looking to leverage their passion for avionics and flight software. Join our Flight Engineering team advancing the  Air Dominance and Strike division's portfolio , where we push the boundaries of aerospace technology. We are seeking exceptional Flight Software Engineers to shape the next generation of advanced tactical missile systems, strategic weapons, and hypersonic strike and defense systems. As a key contributor, you will develop, test, and integrate cutting-edge architectures for subsonic, supersonic, and hypersonic autonomous systems, driving innovation in mission-critical capabilities. ANDURIL   PRODUCTS Anduril  has been selected as one of two vendors to move forward on the Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA)...

ABOUT THE TEAM Anduril’s Flight Engineering department is part of the Air Dominance and Strike organization, we are seeking Modeling, Simulation and Analysis (MSA) Engineers to join our team. The Anduril Flight Engineering team is integral to development of flight system solutions in all domains for our warfighters. As a critical member of our team, the role of a Modeling, Simulation and Analysis (MSA) Engineer is pivotal in driving the design, development, testing, and implementation of cutting-edge flight system technologies for our aerospace systems. Anduril fosters a dynamic learning culture, characterized by accelerated knowledge acquisition through modeling, simulation, analysis, and rigorous and frequent ground and flight test experimentation. At Anduril, you will be involved in flight testing the systems you develop. ABOUT THE JOB We are looking for a Modeling, Simulation and Analysis Engineer to join our team. As part of the team you will have the opportunity to...

Anduril’s Flight Engineering department is part of the Air Dominance and Strike organization, we are seeking Guidance, Navigation and Control (GNC) Engineers to join our team. The Anduril Flight Engineering team is integral to development of flight system solutions in all domains for our warfighters. As a critical member of our team, the role of a Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) Engineer is pivotal in driving the design, development, testing, and implementation of cutting-edge flight system technologies for our aerospace systems. Anduril fosters a dynamic learning culture, characterized by accelerated knowledge acquisition through modeling, simulation, analysis, and rigorous and frequent ground and flight test experimentation. At Anduril, you will be involved in flight testing the systems you develop.   We are currently looking for highly skilled GNC Engineers with expertise in autonomous safety-critical systems to join our team. The successful candidate will play a...

  Join our Flight Engineering team advancing the Air Dominance and Strike division's portfolio, where we push the boundaries of aerospace technology. As a critical member of our team, the role of a Guidance, Navigation & Control (GNC) Engineer is pivotal in driving the design, development, testing, and implementation of cutting-edge flight system technologies for our aerospace systems. Anduril fosters a dynamic learning culture, characterized by accelerated knowledge acquisition through modeling, simulation, analysis, and rigorous and frequent ground and flight test experimentation. At Anduril, you will be involved in flight testing the systems you develop. We are seeking exceptional GNC Engineers to shape the next generation of advanced tactical missile systems, strategic weapons, and hypersonic strike and defense systems. As a key contributor, you will develop, test, and integrate cutting-edge GNC architectures for subsonic, supersonic,...

ABOUT THE JOB This Senior Program Financial Analyst will be instrumental in establishing and maintaining rigorous financial controls and insights for large, complex Department of War (DoW) contracts. You will not only execute financial analysis but also have the opportunity to leverage your expertise to design and implement new financial systems and processes from the ground up, tailored to the unique demands of our advanced technology programs and production environments. Partnering closely with program leaders, contracts, and functional teams, you will provide critical financial guidance, develop comprehensive Estimates at Complete (EACs), and drive cost efficiency across the program lifecycle, from development to production and sustainment. The ideal candidate thrives on challenges, possesses strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a collaborative approach to partnering with cross-functional teams to drive impactful financial decisions. Your ability to translate...

ABOUT THE JOB Anduril is at the forefront of developing defense technologies which feature layered autonomy and can be produced at scale.  To support our rapid development and deployment initiatives, our Anduril Mission Engineering Operations Analysts (AME OA) provide rigorous, data-driven analytical products to guide our business strategy, inform requirements, and investigate concepts of employment. As an analyst, you will engage directly with internal and external stakeholders to translate their questions into physics-based analyses, often designing experiments using mission-level simulations.  You will follow the scientific method and generate clear and compelling analytical artifacts with actionable conclusions. Your analyses will often accompany demonstration events to quantify exactly how Anduril technology delivers mission success to the warfighter. WHAT YOU’LL DO Employ the scientific method to develop model-driven analysis (and often the models themselves)...

This position is looking for a highly motivated Flight Test Engineer with emphasis in developmental test of a new and revolutionary Group 5 UAS, and experience performing test engineering responsibilities and early prototype development. You will work heavily with the program leadership and a wide spectrum of cross-departments to help build a team focused on solving hard problems and changing the industry forever. The role will be responsible for owning and supporting on planning, coordination, execution and reporting on all facets of the test program. The Test and Evaluation team at Anduril works across the entire spectrum of products and business lines, as well as all flight operations and test range management. Our team conducts full system level development testing, new production acceptance testing, sub-component qualification testing and much more. In short, if it involves test, we support it. If you are interested in working in an extremely innovative and fast paced...

ABOUT THE TEAM    The  Air Dominance and Strike (AD&S) Electrical Engineering Team  is responsible for developing high-reliability avionics, embedded processing, and power systems for Group 5 air vehicles and missile platforms. Working across hardware, software, and mission autonomy, the team delivers flight-critical electronics, PCB assemblies, and FPGA-based processing architectures that enable Anduril's next-generation autonomous air platforms to operate in complex and contested environments. AD&S Electrical Engineers drive end-to-end development, from system architecture and circuit design to verification, integration, and flight test, ensuring scalable, mission-ready solutions that meet the performance, reliability, and survivability demands of the U.S. Military and modern air warfare.    ABOUT THE JOB     We are looking for an  Electrical System Test Engineer to join our rapidly growing team in  Costa Mesa, CA . In this role, you...

ABOUT THE TEAM The Air Dominance & Strike team at Anduril develops aerial and multi-domain robotic systems. The team is responsible for taking products like Fury (unmanned fighter jet) and Barracuda (air-breathing cruise missile) from concept to product. The team also develops Lattice for Mission Autonomy, Anduril’s premier software platform that enables masses of Fury, Barracuda, and other first and third party robots to collaborate across various missions. We work in close coordination with specialist teams like Perception, Motion Planning, Hardware, and Test Engineering to solve some of the hardest problems facing our customers. We are looking for software engineers and roboticists excited about creating the tools for other developers to build an autonomy software stack that includes computer vision, motion planning, SLAM, controls, estimation, and secure communications. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Top Secret security...

ABOUT THE ROLE We are seeking an experienced  Senior E MI/EMC Engineer to join our Air Dominance & Strike Electrical Engineering team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, testing, and validating electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) and electromagnetic interference (EMI) solutions for electronic products. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements. WHAT YOU'LL DO Conduct EMI/EMC testing and analysis on electronic systems and components. Drive product maturity through rapid prototyping, design verification, and qualification activities. Develop and implement design strategies to mitigate EMI/EMC issues. Prepare test plans, reports, and documentation for compliance verification. Collaborate with product design teams to ensure EMC requirements are integrated during the design phase. Identify program EMI/EMC risks and define strategies for reducing...

ABOUT THE TEAM Anduril’s Air Dominance & Strike (AD&S) Finance group is seeking a Finance Manager to join our team and support the Mission Autonomy (Software) business line. This role will own core FP&A responsibilities (close insights, forecasting, budgeting, and executive reporting) while partnering closely with Engineering, Product, Program Management, Growth, and Contracts to improve execution, investment decisions, and overall business performance. We are not looking for someone that will just be a service provider but someone that will have a seat at the table and drive strategic & operational growth within Mission Autonomy—helping build a scalable financial operating system for a rapidly evolving autonomy software portfolio. ABOUT THE JOB In practice, this role will support important decisions with analytical insight and strategic and tactical recommendations to drive the long-term success of the Mission Autonomy business line. You will lead...

ABOUT THE TEAM The Air Dominance & Strike team at Anduril develops aerial and multi-domain robotic systems. The team is responsible for taking products like Fury (unmanned fighter jet) and Barracuda (air-breathing cruise missile) from concept to product. The team also develops Lattice for Mission Autonomy, Anduril’s premier software platform that enables masses of Fury, Barracuda, and other first and third party robots to collaborate across various missions. We work in close coordination with specialist teams like Perception, Motion Planning, Hardware, and Test Engineering to solve some of the hardest problems facing our customers. We are looking for software engineers and roboticists excited about creating a powerful autonomy software stack that includes computer vision, motion planning, SLAM, controls, estimation, and secure communications. WHAT YOU'LL DO Write and maintain core libraries and services that perform critical functions for collaborative teams of...

ABOUT THE TEAM Air Dominance & Strike (AD&S) is responsible for autonomous robotics systems like the Fury unmanned fighter jet and the Barracuda family of advanced effects. The AD&S Vehicle Software team is responsible for the software running on these systems. Our software engineers collaborate with other engineering disciplines to develop software for vehicle control, networking, sensor integration, and telemetry. We are looking for engineers excited to build the foundational vehicle software stack that supports the wide range of AD&S initiatives, from early concept simulation to first flight to live operations to large scale fleet management. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Top Secret security clearance BS, MS, or PhD in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or related field. 3+ years of production-grade C++ and/or Rust experience in a Linux development environment Experience...

The  Air Dominance and Strike Aerostructures Engineering Team  is responsible for designing and analyzing advanced structural parts for Group 5 high speed air vehicles and missile platforms. Air Dominance and Strike Structures Engineers own the full development lifecycle, from conceptual to detailed design and analysis of primary and secondary structures ensuring high-performance, resilient, and scalable mechanical systems that meet the demands of complex, contested environments. WHAT YOU’LL DO: Utilize first principle methods and design tools to develop new aircraft products Own development of primary and secondary aircraft structural parts and assemblies (metallic and composite) from preliminary design through prototype manufacturing Perform complex modeling and finite element analysis at the detailed component level, major assembly level, and aircraft level (analysis simulations to include strength, buckling, damage tolerance, and delamination) Apply design for...

ABOUT THE JOB  We are looking for an Air Vehicle Lead to join our rapidly growing Air Dominance and Strike team in Costa Mesa, CA. In this role, you will be responsible for the mechanical development of new autonomous missile systems . This will require strong understanding and experience developing advanced air vehicles from concept to delivery . If you are someone who thrives in a fast moving environment and you have experience driving design solutions then this role is for you. WHAT YOU'LL DO Lead the mechanical development of new autonomous air vehicles, from initial system layout and conceptual design through detail design, fabrication, and flight test Derive and shape requirements both internally and externally Drive system architecture and design solutions in order to meet performance, rate, and cost requirements Hands-on development of aircraft, airframe, and subsystem detailed design, analysis, fabrication, and assembly Lead design reviews,...