Sustainment Engineer: Defense Systems Lifecycle Lead

Anduril Industries, Inc.

Costa Mesa (CA)

On-site

USD 113,000 - 149,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive healthcare benefits
Generous time off
Mental health resources
Professional development reimbursement

Job summary

A leading defense technology company in Costa Mesa, CA is seeking a Sustainment Engineer to develop sustainment strategies for innovative products. The role includes collaboration across engineering and operational teams, driving product reliability and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Ideal candidates should possess 5+ years of experience in product support, have a Bachelor's degree in engineering, and be able to secure U.S. clearance. Competitive salary and top-tier benefits included.

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in product support, sustainment, or systems engineering.
  • Experience with complex military systems or defense technology products.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance.

Responsibilities

  • Architect sustainment strategies for defense systems.
  • Develop lifecycle support plans for products.
  • Collaborate on predictive maintenance models.

Skills

Product support experience
Reliability engineering
Technical documentation maintenance
Data analytics for predictive maintenance
Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering (mechanical, electrical, aerospace)

Tools

CAD software

Job description

A leading defense technology company in Costa Mesa, CA is seeking a Sustainment Engineer to develop sustainment strategies for innovative products. The role includes collaboration across engineering and operational teams, driving product reliability and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Ideal candidates should possess 5+ years of experience in product support, have a Bachelor's degree in engineering, and be able to secure U.S. clearance. Competitive salary and top-tier benefits included.
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