Aviation Maintenance Engineer

1w1 week ago

Anduril

Phoenix, US · Full-time · $95,000 – $135,000

About this role

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company transforming U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. Powered by Lattice OS, it delivers autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking to the military rapidly. The Maneuver Dominance team develops operationally relevant multi-asset autonomy using platforms like Ghost or Altius.

As an Aviation Maintenance Engineer, ensure airworthiness and mission readiness of developmental UAS platforms across assembly, maintenance, and flight test operations. Provide hands-on mechanical expertise to aircraft assessment, maintenance coordination, and reporting on all facets of aircraft readiness. This role is central to safe and efficient developmental flight test under civil and military frameworks.

Work alongside a team of engineers, test pilots, and test specialists in an extremely innovative and fast-paced environment. Communicate mechanical assessments with engineering and production teams. Your work directly impacts fielded products that shape the future of the battlefield.

Join to contribute to breakthrough systems integrating Anduril platforms and third-party assets into the Lattice ecosystem. Leverage expertise in rotorcraft maintenance for next-generation autonomous capabilities. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference in defense technology.

Requirements

5+ years rotorcraft experience
Valid FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) 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 to travel international and domestic on an as needed basis

Responsibilities

Assist with aircraft assembly, planned and preventative maintenance, and operation including mechanical integration of flight control surfaces and 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 multimeters, oscilloscopes, network analyzers, and test racks
Perform proper FOD and tool control practices