Senior Avionics Maintenance Engineer - Advanced Effects

Anduril-1; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 134,729,000 - 177,710,000; Full time

Job summary

Anduril Industries in Costa Mesa, CA is seeking a Senior Avionics Maintenance Engineer for Advanced Effects to support developmental flight tests of new and revolutionary products. You will lead aircraft mechanical assessment, maintenance coordination, flight execution, and reporting on flying systems readiness to the test program, collaborating with program leadership and cross-departments.

The role requires a current A&P license, hands-on experience with airframe/propulsion, and the ability to

Qualifications

• Valid A&P license.
• 5+ years of airframe and power plant experience.
• 3+ years missile/rocket system development experience.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Able to work in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment.
• Willing to be multi-capable, including electronics troubleshooting.
• Ability to travel for test planning and execution.
• Must be able to obtain and hold a U.S. security clearance.
• Subject to pre-employment and randomized substance screening.

Responsibilities

• Assist with aircraft fabrication, assembly, and operation including structural fabrication and avionics build/integration/test.
• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain aircraft and subsystems including landing gear, fuel, flight control, and propulsion.
• Perform airframe construction techniques such as rivets and fasteners.
• Document maintenance manuals, checklists, and flight logs.
• Coordinate site maintenance and report readiness to test program.
• Validate testing of electronic components using test equipment.
• Maintain FOD and tool control practices.
• Lift/move heavy objects up to 50 lbs and operate forklifts.

Skills

A&P license

Airframe & power plant

Missile/rocket system

Communication skills

Problem solving

Teamwork

Travel flexibility

Security clearance eligibility

Substance screening awareness

Job description

Senior Avionics Maintenance Engineer - Advanced Effects

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

This position will be filled by a highly motivated Airframe and Power Plant Mechanic with a passion for developmental flight test of a new and revolutionary products contributing valued mechanical expertise in all fields of aircraft and missile systems 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 role will be responsible for aircraft mechanical assessment, maintenance coordination, flight execution, and reporting on all facets of flying systems readiness to 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 environment, where your work directly makes an impact and difference in the products that are fielded this a fantastic opportunity.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Assist with many aspects of 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 utilizing 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.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Valid A&P license.
• 5 years or more of airframe and power plant experience.
• 3 years or more of missile or rocket system development experience.
• Must have strong communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills.
• 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 be multi-capable. Which shall include some electronics troubleshooting and repair.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to travel as required for test planning and execution.
• Able to work extended hours as required.
• Ability to stand and walk for long periods.
• Must be able to obtain and hold a U.S. security clearance.
• In this role, you will be subject to pre-employment and randomized substance screening, as required by the Company.

US Hourly Range

$47 - $62 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:

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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