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Support System Lead

Anduril· TESTING
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Costa Mesa, CA$191k - $253kFull-timePosted 2mo ago

About the role

Anduril is seeking a Support Systems Engineering Lead to join the Thunder team at the Costa Mesa HQ. The role focuses on pragmatic Support System design and development for an autonomous air vehicle (Thunder), ensuring end-user needs are met in challenging operational environments within a lean, high-ownership culture.

Responsibilities

  • Architect, plan, and lead the design and development of a broad Support System (including deployment, supply, operations and maintenance; and everything in between)
  • Hire, develop, and grow a hands-on Engineering team focused on practical Support System solutions
  • Collaborate with customer stakeholders on a comprehensive concept of employment to ensure operational needs are understood
  • Own ‘Day In The Life Of’ decomposition activities to influence functional decomposition shaping the design of the Air Vehicle and Mission Systems
  • Design, fabricate and test Mission System transport and handling equipment (GSE) to enable rapid deployment in a range of challenging operational environments
  • Identify appropriate standards and associated interfaces for supply systems (such as fueling and charging) as inputs to design
  • Leverage emerging technologies to develop maintenance systems, operational processes, and training approaches that set new standards for what good looks like
  • Collaborate with peers across the Division to drive a consistent approach and ‘look and feel’ of a Common Support System across the Product ecosystem enhancing customer experience and familiarity

Qualifications

  • Bachelor degree or higher in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or aviation related technical discipline
  • 10+ years of experience in Aviation, Aerospace or product development/design environments including technology maturation
  • Familiarity in applying Systems Engineering, and first-hand understanding of benefits and limitations of the approach
  • Experience working in operational environments performing logistics, maintenance, or training roles including familiarity with supporting fielded systems in the control of customers
  • Be focused on both design and operation for maximum safety
  • Strong bias for action and extremely high ownership in fast paced environment
  • Ability to break complex problems into achievable challenges for consumption by the team
  • Experience with high voltage systems/batteries and/or hybrid powertrains
  • Trade or Mechanic qualifications considered advantageous
  • Defense Industry or Military Service background highly desirable
  • A sincere commitment to a positive, inclusive, and collaborative culture
  • Eligible to obtain and maintain a security clearance in United States, United Kingdom, or Australia

Skills

Required:Systems engineeringProject leadership / people managementGSE design and testingSystems interfaces and standards
Nice to have:Deployment and maintenance process development

Benefits

  • Comprehensive, competitive benefits package (health, recovery, and other support) available at little to no cost to employees
Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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