Manager, Missiles Reliability Engineering

Anduril Industries

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Work type
On-site
Location
Costa Mesa, CA
Salary
$166,000–$220,000 / yr
Posted
4 days ago

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Above market

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This role $193k
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About Anduril Industries

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company that builds advanced hardware and software systems for national security, including autonomous drones, surveillance systems, and the Lattice AI command platform.

Anduril Industries currently has 1893 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $146,000–$194,000 across 1711 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Manager, Missiles Reliability Engineering

Join our dynamic team as a Manager of Missiles Reliability Engineering in Costa Mesa, CA, where you will lead and mentor a growing team of reliability engineers to ensure robust frameworks for missile systems. Your daily responsibilities include managing resource allocation, developing tailored reliability plans, conducting complex reliability analyses, and collaborating with design teams to implement solutions at various levels. You will also liaise with customers and regulatory bodies while ensuring compliance with military standards such as MIL-STD-810 and 217. Ideal candidates possess a B.S., 7+ years of experience in Reliability Engineering including leadership roles, expertise in reliability analysis techniques like FMEA/FMECA, and knowledge of defense or aerospace systems, particularly missile programs.

What you'll do

  • Lead and manage a team of Reliability Engineers, providing technical guidance on reliability principles.
  • Develop and implement tailored reliability & maintainability program plans for missile systems.
  • Conduct complex reliability artifact reviews, including FMEA/FMECA and Fault Tree Analysis.
  • Define reliability requirements and collaborate with design teams to ensure robust solutions.
  • Manage product/program risk databases and develop proper risk mitigation strategies.

What we're looking for

  • 7+ years of experience in Reliability Engineering, including leadership roles.
  • Proven track record managing technical teams for complex hardware programs.
  • Expertise in reliability analysis techniques and military standards (MIL-STD).
  • Experience with safety-critical systems in defense or aerospace industries.
  • Understanding of shelf-life analysis and environmental qualification testing.
  • Strong communication skills and ability to influence cross-functionally.
  • Eligibility to pursue a U.S. security clearance.

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