Support System Lead

Anduril • Costa Mesa, CA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Anduril is seeking a Support Systems Engineering Lead to join the Thunder team at our Costa Mesa HQ. Thunder is Anduril’s hover-to-cruise autonomous air vehicle (AAV) that combines vertical takeoff and landing with the range, speed, and heavy strike power of advanced attack platforms in a novel Group 5 tiltrotor airframe. Powered by a hybrid-electric powertrain and Lattice for Mission Autonomy, Thunder operates as a loyal wingman alongside crewed platforms like the AH-64 Apache, delivering Hellfire missiles and air-launched effects in GPS-degraded, highly contested environments. You will work on new aircraft development, bringing pragmatic Support Systems thinking to complement and enhance the overall capability, ensuring that end-user needs are met in challenging operational environments. You will be part of a lean, high-ownership culture where you directly shape the product and operate at a velocity to fly new designs within months, not years.

Requirements

• Bachelor degree or higher in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or aviation related technical discipline
• 10+ years of experience in Aviation, Aerospace or product development/design environments including technology maturation
• Familiarity in applying Systems Engineering, and first-hand understanding of benefits and limitations of the approach
• Experience working in operational environments performing logistics, maintenance, or training roles including familiarity with supporting fielded systems in the control of customers.
• Be focused on both design and operation for maximum safety
• Strong bias for action and extremely high ownership in fast paced environment
• Ability to break complex problems into achievable challenges for consumption by the team
• Experience with high voltage systems/batteries and/or hybrid powertrains
• Eligible to obtain and maintain a security clearance in United States, United Kingdom, or Australia

Nice To Haves

• Trade or Mechanic qualifications considered advantageous
• Defense Industry or Military Service background highly desirable
• A sincere commitment to a positive, inclusive, and collaborative culture

Responsibilities

• Architect, plan, and lead the design and development of a broad Support System (including deployment, supply, operations and maintenance; and everything in between)
• Hire, develop, and grow a hands-on Engineering team focused on practical Support System solutions
• Collaborate with customer stakeholders on a comprehensive concept of employment to ensure operational needs are understood
• Own ‘Day In The Life Of’ decomposition activities to influence functional decomposition shaping the design of the Air Vehicle and Mission Systems
• Design, fabricate and test, Air Vehicle and Mission System transport and handling equipment to enable rapid deployment in a range of challenging operational environments
• Identify appropriate standards and associated interfaces for supply systems (such as fueling and charging) as inputs to design
• Leverage emerging technologies to develop maintenance systems, operational processes, and training approaches that set new standards for what good looks like
• Collaborate with peers across the Division to drive a consistent approach and ‘look and feel’ of a Common Support System across the Product ecosystem enhancing customer experience and familiarity
• Develop and own the Thunder Project Reliability and Maintainability Plan (RMP)

Benefits

• Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers; and are considered part of Anduril's total compensation package.
• Comprehensive, competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees) ensures you’re supported in health, recovery, and whatever comes next.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior