Sustainment Engineer

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology.

The Deployment Engineering team at Anduril is dedicated to the operational success of our cutting-edge products in the defense technology sector. They manage the support and sustainment of Anduril systems, ensuring optimal performance and longevity throughout their lifecycle.

As a Sustainment Engineer (internally known at Anduril as Product Support Engineer), you will be a critical individual contributor within our rapidly growing Deployment Engineering team. You will drive the development and implementation of comprehensive sustainment strategies for cutting-edge defense products, directly contributing to their operational readiness and longevity.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain comprehensive, ground-up sustainment plans for the specific product(s) you support
• Partner with customers, operations teams, and cross-functional engineering teams to define, implement, and continuously improve effective maintenance and repair strategies
• Ensure the availability of up-to-date maintenance procedures, specialized tools, and accurate technical manuals to support field sustainment operations
• Serve as the primary point of contact for all sustainment-related matters within your assigned product team, proactively identifying and resolving issues
• Collaborate with design and manufacturing engineering teams during new product development phases to integrate best sustainment practices and design-for-supportability concepts early in the process
• Create and maintain a Service Bill of Materials (SBOM) and other critical sustainment artifacts (e.g., provisioning lists, support equipment lists), ensuring they establish a central, up-to-date repository for all sustainment data

Required Qualifications:

• Demonstrated detailed and extensive technical expertise in applying mechanical or systems engineering principles to complex hardware systems
• Hands-on proficiency with professional CAD software and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) tools for managing engineering data, changes, and configurations
• Foundational understanding and practical application of Integrated Product Support (IPS) elements, principles, and concepts (e.g., maintenance planning, supply support, technical data management, support equipment, training, facilities)
• 5+ years of experience in product support, sustainment engineering, or systems engineering roles within a high-rigor environment (e.g., defense, aerospace, advanced robotics, complex industrial systems)
• Familiarity with military standards, specifications, and regulatory compliance relevant to product support and sustainment activities
• Proven ability to work effectively in dynamic, unstructured environments, adapt to rapidly changing priorities, and quickly learn and master new technologies and complex systems
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to synthesize complex technical and quantitative data into clear, concise decision statements and actionable recommendations for diverse audiences (engineers, operators, customers)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Manufacturing, Aerospace, or related field)
• Direct experience with sustainment methodologies such as Maintenance Task Analysis (MTA), Level of Repair Analysis (LORA), Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM), or developing Contractor Logistics Support (CLS) plans
• Proven track record of developing and delivering key customer-facing sustainment artifacts and contractual deliverables
• Prior hands-on experience with specific enterprise tools such as Siemens NX, Teamcenter (PLM), JIRA, or Oracle (ERP) or equivalent systems
• Direct experience with complex military systems, robotics, unmanned systems, or advanced defense technology products
• Understanding of the use of the Technical Data Package (drawings, parts lists, interface control documents, and electrical schematics)
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance
• Willingness and ability to travel for on-site support, field deployments, and direct customer engagements as required

Benefits:

• Healthcare Benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you
• Income Protection: Life and disability insurance for all employees
• Generous time off: Highly competitive PTO plans with a holiday hiatus in December
• Family Planning & Parenting Support: Coverage for fertility treatments, 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
• 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: Traditional 401(k), Roth, and after-tax (mega backdoor Roth) options