Anduril
Support System Lead
$191K–$254K
Costa Mesa, California, United States · Full-time · Posted Aug 18, 2026
- Experience
- 10+ years in aviation, aerospace, or product development/design environments, including technology maturation.
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or an aviation-related technical discipline.
About the job
Leads the design and development of aircraft support systems, including deployment, logistics, maintenance, operations, training, and ground-support equipment for the Thunder autonomous aircraft.
What you'll do
- Architect and lead development of the aircraft’s support system, including deployment, supply, operations, and maintenance.
- Build and lead a hands-on engineering team; work with customers to define operational needs and employment concepts.
- Develop and test transport and handling equipment, maintenance processes, training approaches, and supply-system interfaces.
What they ask for
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or an aviation-related technical discipline.
- 10+ years of experience in aviation, aerospace, or product development/design, including technology maturation.
- Familiarity applying Systems Engineering and experience in operational logistics, maintenance, or training roles supporting customer-controlled fielded systems.
- Eligible to obtain and maintain a security clearance in the United States, United Kingdom, or Australia.
Nice to have
- Experience designing and fielding support systems for rotorcraft or VTOL platforms.
- Trade or mechanic qualifications; defense industry or military service background is also desirable.
Pay
$191,000 — $254,000 USD (base salary)
Tools
Ground Support Equipment (GSE), high voltage systems/batteries, hybrid powertrains
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