Senior Aviation Maintenance Engineer

Anduril Industries; Victorville (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity grants

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Anduril Industries is seeking a Senior Crew Chief to lead developmental flight test efforts for revolutionary products in a fast-paced environment. You will work with program leadership and cross‑functional teams to build a capable maintenance organization focused on solving hard problems within defense tech.

The role requires extensive A&P experience, TS clearance and the ability to travel. Based out of Long Beach, CA, this position offers advanced benefits and equity as part of the total

Qualifications

• 8+ years of airframe and powerplant experience.
• Active TS clearance, investigation within 5 years or continuous evaluation.
• Willing to travel as required.
• Ability to obtain A&P license within 1 year.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Perform flight test maintenance including modification, instrumentation, documentation and post-flight analysis.
• Maintain, troubleshoot, rig and repair aircraft and subsystems.
• Conduct ground operations including launch, recovery and engine run-ups.
• Perform standard preflight maintenance on fixed or rotary wing aircraft.
• Complete aircraft and equipment documentation.
• Develop and refine procedures.
• Troubleshoot and maintain site support equipment.
• Coordinate with engineering and manufacturing on mechanical assessments.
• Test electronic components with multimeters, oscilloscopes, network analyzers and test racks.
• Uphold proper FOD and tool control practices.

Skills

Airframe & Powerplant

Flight test experience

Teamwork

Diagnostics & troubleshooting

Multi-tasking

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.

This position will be filled by a highly motivated Senior Crew Chief with a passion for developmental flight test of a new and revolutionary products contributing valued mechanical expertise in all fields of aircraft maintenance. 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 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 environment, where your work directly makes an impact and difference in the products that are fielded this a fantastic opportunity.

What You'll Do

• Perform many aspects of flight test maintenance including modification, instrumentation, documentation, and post flight analysis.
• Maintain, troubleshoot, rig and repair aircraft and aircraft subsystems.
• Conduct a variety of aircraft ground operations including Launch, Recovery, and Ground Engine run-up.
• Perform standard preflight maintenance on fixed or rotary wing aircraft.
• Complete aircraft and equipment documentation.
• Procedural Development
• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain site support equipment.
• Communicate mechanical assessment with engineering and manufacturing personnel.
• Assist with 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

• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Proficient with computer use (standard browser, word processing applications).
• Willing to be multi-capable. Which shall include some electronics troubleshooting and repair.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Active TS Clearance, investigation within 5 years or continuous evaluation.
• 8 years or more of airframe and powerplant experience.
• Ability to rapidly change roles/responsibilities while working in a fast paced, challenging work environment.
• Ability to travel as required.
• Ability to obtain A&P license within 1 year.
• In this role, you will be subject to pre-employment and randomized substance screening, as required by the Company.

Preferred Qualifications

• 5 years or more Test and Evaluation experience, including Flight Test.
• 5 years or more Field Service Representative experience
• Valid A&P license.

Per Anduril's expansion plans, we anticipate this job will be based out of Long Beach, CA beginning late 2027.

US Hourly Range

$47—$62 USD

Benefits

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: At Anduril, we invest in our people. Our comprehensive, competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees) ensures you’re supported in health, recovery, and whatever comes next. For more information, Explore Our Benefits.

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