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Staff Crew Chief, Aircraft Development

Anduril Industries
Anduril Industries Salary
Costa Mesa, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 1/26/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/26/2025

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.

All candidates should make sure to read the following job description and information carefully before applying.

This position will be filled by a highly motivated Staff Crew Chief with a passion for developmental flight test of a new and revolutionary products contributing valued mechanical expertise in all fields of aircraft maintenance. You will work heavily with the program leadership and a wide spectrum of cross-departments to help build a team focused on solving hard problems and changing the industry forever. The role will be responsible for aircraft mechanical assessment, maintenance coordination, flight execution, and reporting on all facets of aircraft readiness to the test program.

The Test and Evaluation team at Anduril works across the entire spectrum of products and business lines, as well as all flight operations and test range management. Our team conducts full system level development testing, new production acceptance testing, sub-component qualification testing and much more. In short, if it involves test, we support it. If you are interested in working in an extremely innovative and fast paced environment, where your work directly makes an impact and difference in the products that are fielded this a fantastic opportunity.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

  • Perform many aspects of flight test maintenance including modification, instrumentation, documentation, and post flight analysis.
  • Maintain, troubleshoot, rig and repair aircraft and aircraft subsystems.
  • Conduct a variety of aircraft ground operations including Launch, Recovery, and Ground Engine run-up.
  • Perform standard preflight maintenance on fixed and rotary wing aircraft.
  • Complete aircraft and equipment documentation.
  • Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain site support equipment.
  • Communicate mechanical assessment with engineering and manufacturing personnel.
  • Assist with validation and testing of various electronic components using equipment such as multimeters, oscilloscopes, network analyzers, and test racks.
  • Perform proper FOD and tool control practices.

Required Qualifications

  • Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
  • Willing to be multi-capable, including some electronics troubleshooting and repair.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
  • Active TS Clearance, investigation within 5 years or continuous evaluation.
  • 5 years or more of airframe and powerplant experience.
  • Ability to rapidly change roles / responsibilities while working in a fast paced, challenging work environment.
  • Willing to travel up to 50% of the time.
  • Ability to obtain A&P license within 1 year.
  • Preferred Qualifications

  • 5 years or more Test and Evaluation experience.
  • Valid A&P license.
  • US Salary Range

    51 - $68 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.

    Benefits

  • Platinum Healthcare Benefits : Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you.
  • Basic Life / AD&D and long-term disability insurance 100% covered by Anduril.
  • Extremely generous company holiday calendar including a holiday hiatus in December, and highly competitive PTO plans.
  • 16 weeks of paid Caregiver & Wellness Leave.
  • Mental Health Resources : Free mental health resources 24 / 7 including therapy, life coaching, and more.
  • A professional development stipend is available to all Andurilians.
  • Daily Meals and Provisions : Breakfast, lunch and fully stocked micro-kitchens.
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan - both a traditional and Roth 401(k).
  • Anduril is an equal-opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will be treated with respect and receive equal consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristic.

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    Salary : $51 - $68

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