Support System Lead

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

Anduril is seeking a Support Systems Engineering Lead to join the Thunder team at its Costa Mesa HQ. The Thunder team develops hover-to-cruise autonomous air vehicles (AAVs) that combine vertical takeoff and landing with the range, speed, and heavy strike power of advanced attack platforms.

Responsibilities

• Architect, plan, and lead the design and development of a broad Support System, including deployment, supply, operations, and maintenance.
• 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 challenging operational environments.
• Identify standards and 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.
• Collaborate with peers to drive a consistent approach and 'look and feel' of a Common Support System across the product ecosystem.
• Develop and own the Thunder Project Reliability and Maintainability Plan (RMP).

Required Qualifications and Attributes

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• 10+ years of experience in aviation, aerospace, or product development/design environments.
• Familiarity with applying Systems Engineering principles.
• Experience working in operational environments performing logistics, maintenance, or training roles.
• Focus on both design and operation for maximum safety.
• Strong bias for action and high ownership in fast-paced environments.
• Ability to break complex problems into achievable challenges.
• Experience with high voltage systems/batteries and/or hybrid powertrains.
• Defense industry or military service background highly desirable.
• Eligibility to obtain and maintain a security clearance in the United States, United Kingdom, or Australia.

Salary and Benefits

• Salary range: $191,000-$253,000 USD
• Highly competitive equity grants included in full-time offers.
• Comprehensive benefits package available at little to no cost to employees.