Aviation Maintenance Engineer

Slope; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 55,104 - 71,635; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Equity grants included

Job summary

Anduril in Costa Mesa is looking for an Aviation Maintenance Engineer to ensure UAS platforms' airworthiness and mission readiness. This role involves hands-on work with aircraft assembly, maintenance, and flight testing while collaborating with engineers and test pilots.

To excel, you need at least 5 years of rotorcraft experience and a valid FAA Airframe & Powerplant license. This position offers a competitive hourly pay ranging from $40 to $52, plus comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of rotorcraft experience required.
• Valid FAA A&P license is mandatory.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail essential.
• Proficient computer skills needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist with aircraft assembly and maintenance.
• Troubleshoot and maintain aircraft systems.
• Perform testing of electronic components.
• Ensure aircraft readiness and compliance.

Skills

Rotorcraft experience

Excellent communication

Problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Education

FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) license

Tools

Multimeters

Oscilloscopes

Network analyzers

Job description

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.

The Maneuver Dominance team at Anduril develops operationally relevant, multi‑asset autonomy. We are focused on building the next generation of autonomous capabilities by leveraging existing Anduril platforms like Ghost or Altius, bringing third‑party platforms into Anduril’s Lattice ecosystem, and developing breakthrough systems that will shape the future of the battlefield. If you are interested in working in an extremely innovative and fast paced environment, where your work directly makes an impact and difference in the products that are fielded this a fantastic opportunity.

As an Aviation Maintenance Engineer you will ensure the airworthiness and mission readiness of developmental UAS platforms across assembly, maintenance, and flight test operations. You will work alongside a team of engineers, test pilots, and test specialists, contributing hands‑on mechanical expertise to aircraft assessment, maintenance coordination, and reporting on all facets of aircraft readiness. This role is central to enabling safe and efficient developmental flight test under both civil and military approval frameworks.

What You’ll Do

• Assist with many aspects of aircraft assembly, planned and preventative maintenance, and operation including mechanical integration (flight control surfaces, propulsion), composites fabrication, and avionics build/integration/test.
• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain aircraft and subsystems including landing gear, fuel system, flight control, and propulsion.
• Perform common airframe construction techniques.
• Complete aircraft and equipment documentation.
• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain site support equipment.
• Communicate mechanical assessment with engineering and production.
• Perform validation and testing of various electronic components using equipment such as multimeters, oscilloscopes, network analyzers, and test racks.
• Perform proper FOD and tool control practices.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years rotorcraft experience.
• Valid FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) license.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Proficient with computer use (standard browser, word processing applications).
• Willing to be multi‑capable, including some electronics troubleshooting and repair.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to rapidly change roles/responsibilities while working in a fast paced, challenging work environment.
• Willing to travel international and domestic on an as needed basis.

Preferred Qualifications

• US security clearance eligible.
• Experience with both electric and turbine power plants.

US Hourly Range: $40 — $52 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.

Benefits

At Anduril, we invest in our people.

Our comprehensive, competitive benefits package ensures you’re supported in health, recovery, and whatever comes next.