Chief Engineer, Fury Sustainment Security Clearance

Position: Chief Engineer, Fury Sustainment with Security Clearance
Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century's most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Anduril's family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a realtime, 3D command and control center.

As the world enters an era of strategic competition, Anduril is committed to bringing cutting-edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years. ABOUT

THE ROLE 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.

WHAT YOU'LL DO
* 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 REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
* 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 PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
* Experience supporting autonomous or unmanned aircraft systems
* Experience scaling sustainment operations for rapidly growing fleets
* Familiarity with military airworthiness frameworks US Salary Range $254,000 - $336,000 USD The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers;

and are considered part of Anduril's total compensation package. Additionally, Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including:
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…