Senior Aviation Maintenance Engineer, Maneuver Dominance

Anduril Industries Inc

Costa Mesa, CA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Acceptance Testing, Aircraft Maintenance, Aviation Industry, Avionics, Communication Skills, Composite Materials, Computer Skills, Construction, Detail Oriented, Documentation, Electrical Components, Electronics, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Groundskeeping, Identify Issues, Information Technology & Information Systems, Integration Testing, Leadership, Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Maintenance, Network Performance/Analysis, Network Testing, Oscilloscope, Power Plant, Preventative Maintenance, Problem Solving Skills, Propulsion, System Test, Systems Maintenance, Team Building, Team Lead/Manager, Team Player, Test Plan/Schedule, Test Program, Testing, Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), Validation Testing, Web Browsers, Willing to Travel, Word Processing
LOCATION
Costa Mesa, CA
POSTED
30+ days ago

This position will be filled by a highly motivated Airframe and Power Plant Mechanic with a passion for developmental flight test of a new and revolutionary products contributing valued mechanical expertise in all fields of aircraft maintenance. You will work heavily with the program leadership and a wide spectrum of cross-departments to help build a team focused on solving hard problems and changing the industry forever. The role will be responsible for aircraft mechanical assessment, maintenance coordination, flight execution, and reporting on all facets of aircraft readiness to the test program.

The Test and Evaluation team at Anduril works across the entire spectrum of products and business lines, as well as all flight operations and test range management. Our team conducts full system level development testing, new production acceptance testing, sub-component qualification testing and much more. In short, if it involves test, we support it. If you are interested in working in an extremely innovative and fast-paced environment, where your work directly makes an impact and difference in the products that are fielded, this is a fantastic opportunity.

WHAT YOULL DO

  • Assist with many aspects of aircraft assembly, planned and preventative maintenance, and operation including mechanical integration (flight control surfaces, propulsion), 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.
  • Complete aircraft and equipment documentation.
  • 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.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

5+ years hands-on experience with Group 3+ UAS. Valid FAA Airframe & Power plant license. Excellent communication and teamwork abilities. Proficient with computer use (standard browser, word processing applications). Willing to be multi-capable, including some electronics troubleshooting and repair. Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail. Ability to rapidly change roles/responsibilities while working in a fast-paced, challenging work environment. Willing and able to travel >50% time within the US and overseas.

PREferred QUALIFICATIONS

US security clearance eligible. Experience with both electric and turbine power plants.

About the Company

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Anduril Industries Inc