Senior Aviation Maintenance Engineer - Advanced Effects

Anduril Industries

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Costa Mesa, CA
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2 days ago

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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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TL;DR · Senior Aviation Maintenance Engineer - Advanced Effects

As a Senior Aviation Maintenance Engineer at an advanced aerospace company, you will join the flight test team to contribute your mechanical expertise in aircraft and missile systems maintenance. Your daily responsibilities include assessing aircraft readiness for flights, coordinating maintenance activities, troubleshooting issues, and documenting all aspects of system integration and testing. You’ll work on structural fabrication, mechanical integration, composites fabrication, and avionics build and testing. The role requires a valid A&P license, at least five years of airframe and power plant experience, and three years in missile or rocket development. Proficiency with rivets, nut plates, and other construction techniques is essential, along with electronics troubleshooting skills. This high-scale project demands strong communication and multi-capability abilities to ensure seamless integration between engineering and production teams.

What you'll do

  • Assist with aircraft fabrication, assembly, and operation.
  • Perform structural fabrication and mechanical integration of flight control surfaces.
  • Complete aircraft documentation including maintenance manuals and checklists.
  • Troubleshoot and repair site support equipment.
  • Communicate mechanical assessments to engineering and production teams.

What we're looking for

  • Valid A&P license required.
  • 5 years or more of airframe and power plant experience.
  • 3 years or more of missile or rocket system development experience.
  • Ability to troubleshoot and repair electronics.
  • Willingness to perform multiple roles and tasks.
  • Must be able to stand and walk for long periods.
  • Active security clearance required.

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