Aviation Maintenance & Flight-Test Engineer

Anduril Industries; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 51,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Anduril Industries in Costa Mesa, CA is seeking a licensed Airframe and Power Plant Mechanic to join our Test and Evaluation team. You will contribute to developmental flight testing, perform mechanical assessments, coordinate maintenance, and report on flying systems readiness to the program.

This role requires hands-on fabrication and repair of aircraft subsystems, accurate documentation, and close collaboration with engineering and production.

Qualifications

• Valid A&P license.
• 3 years or more of airframe and power plant experience.
• 2 years or more of missile or rocket system development experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient with computer use (standard browsers, word processing).
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to travel as required for test planning and execution.
• Must be able to obtain and hold a U.S. security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Assist with aircraft fabrication, assembly, and operation including structural fabrication, mechanical integration (flight control surfaces, propulsion, etc.), 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 such as rivets, mechanical fasteners, nut plates, etc.
• Complete aircraft and equipment documentation (maintenance manuals, Check list, Flight logs etc.)
• 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.
• Lift and move heavy objects up to 50 lbs.
• Operate fork lifts and pallet jacks.

Skills

A&P license

Strong communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Adaptability

Independent work

Travel readiness

Security clearance eligibility

Tools

Multimeters

Oscilloscopes

Network analyzers

Test racks

Job description

Anduril Industries in Costa Mesa, CA is seeking a licensed Airframe and Power Plant Mechanic to join our Test and Evaluation team. You will contribute to developmental flight testing, perform mechanical assessments, coordinate maintenance, and report on flying systems readiness to the program.

This role requires hands-on fabrication and repair of aircraft subsystems, accurate documentation, and close collaboration with engineering and production.