Chief Engineer, Sustainment

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century's most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Anduril's family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a realtime, 3D command and control center. As the world enters an era of strategic competition, Anduril is committed to bringing cutting-edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years.

ABOUT THE TEAM

Air Dominance & Strike (AD&S) is one of Anduril's Business Lines and is focused on positioning Anduril as a lead provider of autonomy capability for multi-domain platforms. We work with customers to understand their requirements, shape their concepts of operation, and scale capability across their problem set. We aim to develop and deploy critically needed capabilities to our government partners and customers.

ABOUT THE JOB

We are looking for a Head of Sustainability Engineering to join our rapidly growing team in Costa Mesa, CA. In this role, you will be responsible for

Oversee and manage the daily operations of the sustainment engineering department

Develop and implement strategies to improve the safety, reliability, and efficiency of the autonomous aircraft fleet

Lead and mentor a team of engineers and technicians in conducting thorough inspections and maintenance of the fleet

Collaborate with other departments to ensure timely and efficient completion of maintenance tasks and compliance with industry regulations

Monitor and analyze aircraft performance data to identify areas for improvement and make recommendations for updates or modifications

Stay current on industry advancements and technological developments in order to continuously improve the fleet's performance

Manage the department's budget and resources to ensure cost-effective and efficient operations

Conduct regular performance evaluations and provide feedback and guidance to team members

Develop and maintain relationships with external vendors and suppliers to ensure timely and high-quality repairs and maintenance services

Communicate with senior management on the status of fleet engineering operations and recommend any necessary changes or improvements

Ensure compliance with all safety, regulatory, and company policies and procedures

Participate in decision-making processes for fleet upgrades, acquisitions, and retirements

Act as a liaison between the sustainment engineering department and other departments to ensure smooth and effective communication and collaboration

Foster a positive and inclusive work environment that promotes teamwork, excellence, and continuous improvement

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Fleet/propulsion/component/avionics engineering - reviewing all operational parameters to continuously improve the aircraft availability and maintainability of the aircraft/engine once in operation by operator
• All field support engineering to support the operation of the aircraft at all locations including repair development (Includes composite repair and analysis development)
• Manufacturing engineering - specialists in traditional manufacturing as well as additive manufacturing
• Materials and Process Engineering - responsible for maintaining process standards and material standards used in the accomplishment of maintenance - leveraging the production process standards used to manufacture the aircraft but may need certain maintenance specific standards developed
• Stress analysis and failure analysis -capable of performing complex stress analysis along with fatigue and damage tolerance analysis as well as failure analysis to support complex repair, aging aircraft concerns, and failure investigations
• Tooling development - develop necessary tools to allow for ongoing maintenance tasks, repair tasks, overhaul/check type visits, etc.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Top Secret security clearance

US Salary Range

$206,000 - $309,000 USD

The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers; and are considered part of Anduril's total compensation package. Additionally, Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including:

• Platinum Healthcare Benefits:For U.S. roles, we offer comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you.
  • For UK roles, Private Medical Insurance (PMI): Anduril will cover the full cost of the insurance premium for an employee and dependents.
  • For AUS roles, Private health plan through Bupa: Coverage is fully subsidized by Anduril.
• Basic Life/AD&D and long-term disability insurance 100% covered by Anduril, plus the option to purchase additional life insurance for you and your dependents.
• Extremely generous company holiday calendar including a holiday hiatus in December, and highly competitive PTO plans.
• 16 weeks of paid Caregiver & Wellness Leave to care for a family member, bond with your baby, or tend to your own medical condition.
• Family Planning & Parenting Support: Fertility (eg, IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carrier coverage with additional benefits and resources to provide support from planning to parenting.
• Mental Health Resources: We provide free mental health resources 24/7 including therapy, life coaching, and more. Additional work-life services, such as free legal and financial support, available to you as well.
• A professional development stipend is available to all Andurilians.
• Daily Meals and Provisions: For many of our offices this means breakfast, lunch and fully stocked micro-kitchens.
• Company-funded commuter benefits available based on your region.
• Relocation assistance (depending on role eligibility).
• 401(k) retirement savings plan - both a traditional and Roth 401(k). (US roles only)

The recruiter assigned to this role can share more information about the specific compensation and benefit details associated with this role during the hiring process.

Anduril is an equal-opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. The Anduril team is made up of incredibly talented and unique individuals, who together are disrupting industry norms by creating new paths towards the future of defense technology. All qualified applicants will be treated with respect and receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, uniform service, Veteran status, age, or any other protected characteristic per federal, state, or local law, including those with a criminal history, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the CA Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. We actively encourage members of recognized minorities, women, Veterans, and those with disabilities to apply, and we work to create a welcoming and supportive environment for all applicants throughout the interview process. If you are someone passionate about working on problems that have a real-world impact, we'd love to hear from you!

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