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Chief Engineer of Fury Sustainment

Anduril IndustriesCosta Mesa, California, United StatesNew
On-site Full-time $254K/yr - $336K/yr

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Experience Level

Mid to Senior

Qualifications

To excel in this role, the ideal candidate should possess:A robust background in aerospace engineering or a related field.Extensive experience in aircraft sustainment and lifecycle management.Proven leadership skills with a focus on multidisciplinary team management.Strong analytical skills and experience with reliability engineering.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

About the job

Anduril Industries is at the forefront of defense technology innovation, aiming to revolutionize U.S. and allied military capabilities through cutting-edge technology. By merging the expertise, technology, and business models of the most progressive companies of the 21st century with the defense sector, Anduril is redefining the design, manufacturing, and distribution of military systems. Our suite of systems is driven by Lattice OS, an AI-enhanced operating system that transforms vast data streams into an interactive, real-time 3D command and control center. As we navigate a new era of strategic competition, Anduril is dedicated to delivering state-of-the-art autonomy, artificial intelligence, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to military applications in a matter of months instead of years.

ABOUT THE ROLE

In alignment with Anduril's growth in the production and deployment of advanced autonomous aircraft systems, excellence in sustainment has become crucial. We are looking for a Chief Engineer of Fury Sustainment to spearhead the technical strategy, operational execution, and lifecycle management of our deployed aircraft fleets. You will guide multidisciplinary engineering teams focused on continuous enhancement throughout the sustainment lifecycle. This role is pivotal in ensuring fleet readiness, availability, reliability, and long-term airworthiness in diverse operational environments.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

  • Own the technical vision and execution for aircraft sustainment engineering across deployed fleets.
  • Develop and implement strategies that enhance aircraft safety, reliability, maintainability, and operational availability.
  • Act as the primary technical authority for sustainment-related engineering decisions.
  • Lead technical investigations into fleet issues, aging aircraft concerns, and failure events.
  • Provide technical guidance and leadership for the development of tools to support maintenance tracking and prediction.
  • Analyze operational data to pinpoint reliability drivers and enact corrective design or process actions.
  • Drive reliability growth programs and initiatives for continuous performance improvement.
  • Oversee the development of repair schemes, including composite repair analysis and validation.
  • Direct failure analysis investigations and root cause corrective actions.
  • Oversee sustainment-related manufacturing engineering activities, including traditional and additive manufacturing solutions for repair, tooling development to support maintenance, overhaul, and check visits.
  • Adapt and refine production process standards for sustainment applications.
  • Lead and mentor multidisciplinary engineering teams.

About Anduril Industries

Anduril Industries is a pioneering defense technology company committed to enhancing military capabilities through innovative technology. By integrating modern expertise and operational efficiency, Anduril is setting new standards in defense system design and implementation.