Senior Aviation Maintenance Engineer - Advanced Effects

Anduril Industries

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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.

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Join our dynamic team as a Senior Aviation Maintenance Engineer, where you will play a crucial role in the developmental flight test of cutting-edge aviation products. Your responsibilities include aircraft mechanical assessment, maintenance coordination, and ensuring flying systems readiness through detailed documentation and troubleshooting. You’ll work on structural fabrication, mechanical integration, composites fabrication, and avionics build/integration/test, requiring expertise with rivets, nut plates, and other construction techniques. Essential skills include a valid A&P license, extensive experience in airframe and power plant maintenance, and missile or rocket system development. Proficiency in FOD control practices and the ability to adapt quickly to changing roles are also critical. This role demands strong communication skills and the capability to troubleshoot electronics alongside mechanical systems.

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A&P airframe and power plant experience missile system development electronics troubleshooting FOD control fork lifts pallet jacks Riveting Mechanical fasteners Nut plates Avionics build integration test Maintenance manuals Check list Flight logs

What you'll do

  • Troubleshoot and repair aircraft subsystems including landing gear, fuel system, flight control, and propulsion.
  • Perform mechanical integration of flight control surfaces, propulsion systems, and avionics build/integration/test.
  • Complete documentation for aircraft maintenance and operations such as checklists and flight logs.
  • Communicate mechanical assessment findings to engineering and production teams effectively.
  • Maintain site support equipment and perform proper FOD (Foreign Object Debris) and tool control practices.

What we're looking for

  • Valid A&P license required.
  • At least 5 years of airframe and power plant experience.
  • Minimum 3 years in missile or rocket system development.
  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
  • Multi-capable with electronics troubleshooting and repair skills.
  • Must maintain proper FOD and tool control practices.
  • Active security clearance required.

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