Chief Engineer, Fury Sustainment

Anduril Industries•Costa Mesa, CA

6h•$254,000 - $336,000

About The Position

As Anduril scales production and deployment of advanced autonomous aircraft systems, sustainment excellence becomes mission-critical. We are seeking a Chief Engineer of Fury Sustainment to lead the technical strategy, operational execution, and lifecycle performance of deployed aircraft fleets. You will lead multidisciplinary engineering teams driving continuous improvement across the sustainment lifecycle. This role is responsible for ensuring fleet readiness, availability, reliability, and long-term airworthiness across operational environments.

Requirements

Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance.
Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, or related technical field
10+ years of aerospace engineering experience, including sustainment, fleet engineering, or airworthiness leadership
Demonstrated experience leading multidisciplinary aircraft engineering teams
Strong understanding of aircraft maintenance practices, MRO operations, and regulatory compliance
Experience supporting fielded aircraft programs in operational environments

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting autonomous or unmanned aircraft systems
Experience scaling sustainment operations for rapidly growing fleets
Familiarity with military airworthiness frameworks

Responsibilities

Own the technical vision and execution for aircraft sustainment engineering across deployed fleets
Develop and implement strategies to improve aircraft safety, reliability, maintainability, and operational availability
Serve as chief technical authority for sustainment-related engineering decisions
Lead technical investigations into fleet issues, aging aircraft concerns, and failure events
Provide technical guidance and leadership for the development of tools to support maintenance tracking and prediction.
Analyze operational data to identify reliability drivers and implement corrective design or process actions
Drive reliability growth programs and continuous performance improvement initiatives
Oversee development of repair schemes, including composite repair analysis and validation
Direct failure analysis investigations and root cause corrective actions
Oversee sustainment-related manufacturing engineering activities, including: Traditional and additive manufacturing solutions for repair, tooling development to support maintenance, overhaul, and check visits
Adapt and refine production process standards for sustainment applications
Lead and mentor multidisciplinary engineering teams
Partner with engineering, program management, production, supply chain, flight operations, and quality teams

Benefits

Healthcare Benefits
US Roles: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you.
UK & AUS Roles: We cover full cost of medical insurance premiums for you and your dependents.
IE Roles: We offer an annual contribution toward your private health insurance for you and your dependents.
Additional Benefits
Income Protection: Anduril covers life and disability insurance for all employees.
Generous time off: Highly competitive PTO plans with a holiday hiatus in December. Caregiver & Wellness Leave is available to care for family members, bond with a new baby, or address your own medical needs.
Family Planning & Parenting Support: Coverage for fertility treatments (e.g., IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carriers, along with resources to support you and your partner from planning to parenting.
Mental Health Resources: Access free mental health resources 24/7, including therapy and life coaching. Additional work-life services, such as legal and financial support, are also available.
Professional Development: Annual reimbursement for professional development
Commuter Benefits: Company-funded commuter benefits based on your region.
Relocation Assistance: Available depending on role eligibility.
Retirement Savings Plan
US Roles: Traditional 401(k), Roth, and after-tax (mega backdoor Roth) options.
UK & IE Roles: Pension plan with employer match.
AUS Roles: Superannuation plan.