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Senior Aviation Maintenance Engineer - Advanced Effects

Anduril· Hardware Platform : Hardware Engineering Services
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Costa Mesa, CA$47/hr - $62/hrfull-timePosted 1mo ago

About the role

Senior-level role focused on airframe and powerplant maintenance, integration, and flight-test support for advanced aviation systems and missiles. You will perform mechanical assessment, maintenance coordination, flight execution, and documentation within Anduril’s Test and Evaluation team to enable rapid development and testing of revolutionary products.

Responsibilities

  • Assist with aircraft fabrication, assembly, and operation including structural fabrication, mechanical integration (flight control surfaces, propulsion, etc.), composites fabrication, and avionics build/integration/test.
  • Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain aircraft and subsystems including landing gear, fuel system, flight control, and propulsion.
  • Perform common airframe construction techniques such as utilizing rivets, mechanical fasteners, nut plates, etc.
  • Complete aircraft and equipment documentation (maintenance manuals, Check list, Flight logs etc.)
  • Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain site support equipment.
  • Communicate mechanical assessment with engineering and production.
  • Perform validation and testing of various electronic components using equipment such as multimeters, oscilloscopes, network analyzers, and test racks.
  • Perform proper FOD and tool control practices.
  • Lift and move heavy objects up to 50 lbs.
  • Operate forklifts and pallet jacks.

Qualifications

  • Valid A&P license.
  • 5 years or more of airframe and power plant experience.
  • 3 years or more of missile or rocket system development experience.
  • Strong communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills.
  • Proficient with computer use (standard browser, word processing applications).
  • Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
  • Ability to rapidly change roles/responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Willing to be multi-capable, including electronics troubleshooting and repair.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Ability to travel as required for test planning and execution.
  • Able to work extended hours as required.
  • Ability to stand and walk for long periods.
  • Must be able to obtain and hold a U.S. security clearance.
  • Subject to pre-employment and randomized substance screening.

Skills

Required:A&P licenseAircraft maintenance and fabricationElectrical/electronic component testingDocumentationCommunication

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees (health, recovery, etc.).
  • Highly competitive equity grants included in most full-time offers as part of total compensation.
Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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