Senior Aviation Maintenance Engineer - Advanced Effects
Anduril· Hardware Platform : Hardware Engineering Services
Fort Stockton, TX$47/hr - $62/hrunknownPosted 1w ago
About the role
Senior role for an Airframe and Power Plant Mechanic focused on developmental flight test of new products, supporting aircraft/mechanical systems readiness, maintenance coordination, flight execution, and reporting to the Anduril Test and Evaluation team across products and flight operations.
Responsibilities
- Assist with many aspects of 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 fork lifts 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.
- Must have 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 while working in a fast paced, challenging work environment.
- Willing to be multi-capable. Which shall include some 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 certificationAircraft maintenance troubleshootingElectrical/electronic troubleshootingDocumentation
Benefits
- Top-tier benefits for full-time employees (availability and specifics per company policy).
- Highly competitive equity grants included in the majority of full-time offers; part of total compensation package.
Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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