Senior Avionics Maintenance Engineer
Anduril· Air Dominance & Strike : Autonomous Airpower Systems Engineering Integration & Test : Autonomous Airpower Test
Hybrid (Victorville, CA)$48/hr - $64/hrfull-timePosted 1mo ago
About the role
Senior avionics/flight test role focused on maintenance, integration, and testing of aircraft avionics and related systems for developmental flight test programs. Based in California with potential relocation to Long Beach; involves hands-on maintenance, wiring, software loads, and coordination with engineering/manufacturing to ensure aircraft readiness for test operations.
Responsibilities
- Service, troubleshoot, repair, inspect, and maintain aircraft avionics and ground support equipment in support of test operations and sustainment activities in accordance with maintenance documentation.
- Modify, install, and test electronics and mechanical equipment as part of customer and company modification and test efforts.
- Correct major and minor discrepancies by removal, repair, or replacement of defective avionics, electrical, payloads and subsystems
- Perform scheduled maintenance and functional checks on aircraft avionics, electrical, and subsystems.
- Ability to fabricate, upgrade and modify aircraft harnesses, coax cables and fiber optic as well as install and checkout with limited engineering guidance.
- Load and maintain software configuration on Aircraft and Ground Segment.
- Extensive experience with software loads and regressions in a development environment.
- Upkeep of DTED, WX, Aeronautical Charts, and other supporting information for GCS mission planning systems.
- Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain aircraft and subsystems including landing gear, fuel system, flight control, and propulsion.
- Conduct a variety of aircraft ground operations including Launch, Recovery, and Ground Engine run-up.
- Perform standard preflight maintenance on prototype and experimental aircraft.
- Complete aircraft and equipment documentation.
- Communicate avionics assessment with engineering and manufacturing personnel.
- Perform proper FOD and tool control practices.
Qualifications
- Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
- Proficient with computer use (standard browser, word processing applications).
- Extensive experience and training in Install, troubleshooting and checkout of flight test instrumentation systems to include but not limited to strain gauges, excels, strain pots and all associated wiring.
- Capable to perform tasks independently, manage time effectively, and make decisions without constant supervision or guidance.
- Ability to meticulously interpret and work from engineering drawings and draft procedures, ensuring accuracy in translating technical specifications into practical applications
- Willing to be multi-capable. Which shall include some electronics troubleshooting and repair.
- Active TS Clearance, investigation within 5 years or continuous evaluation.
- 8 years or more of aircraft avionics experience.
- 5 years or more of developmental flight test experience.
- Ability to rapidly change roles/responsibilities while working in a fast paced, challenging work environment.
- Ability to travel as required.
Skills
Required:Avionics maintenance and troubleshootingElectrical wiring and harness fabrication
Benefits
- Top-tier benefits for full-time employees; healthcare, recovery, and other support as part of the comprehensive benefits package.
- Equity grants included in the majority of full-time offers; part of total compensation package.
Last updated Oct 21, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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