Senior Flight Test & Aircraft Maintenance Engineer

Anduril Industries; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 56,000 - 73,000; Full time

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Job summary

Anduril Industries is seeking a Senior Crew Chief to lead developmental flight test activities for innovative aircraft products. You will coordinate maintenance, flight execution, and readiness reporting across cross-functional teams, ensuring test programs meet high standards of safety and performance.

The role requires strong hands-on mechanical skills, ability to adapt quickly in a fast-paced environment, and a commitment to rigorous documentation and process development.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Willing to be multi-capable including electronics troubleshooting and repair.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Active TS Clearance, investigation within 5 years or continuous evaluation.
• 8+ years of airframe and powerplant experience.
• Ability to travel as required.
• Ability to obtain A&P license within 1 year.

Responsibilities

• Perform flight test maintenance including modification, instrumentation, documentation, and post flight analysis.
• Maintain, troubleshoot, rig and repair aircraft and subsystems.
• Conduct 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 and maintain site support equipment.
• Communicate mechanical assessment with engineering and manufacturing personnel.
• Assist with validation and testing of electronic components using meters, scopes, network analyzers, and test racks.
• Perform proper FOD and tool control practices.

Job description

Anduril Industries is seeking a Senior Crew Chief to lead developmental flight test activities for innovative aircraft products. You will coordinate maintenance, flight execution, and readiness reporting across cross-functional teams, ensuring test programs meet high standards of safety and performance.

The role requires strong hands-on mechanical skills, ability to adapt quickly in a fast-paced environment, and a commitment to rigorous documentation and process development.