Chief Engineer, Fury Sustainment

Company: Anduril Industries
Location: Costa Mesa
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

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 autonomous unmanned aircraft system (UAS) fleets. You will lead multidisciplinary engineering teams driving continuous improvement across the sustainment lifecycle for aerospace-grade flight systems. This role is responsible for ensuring fleet readiness, availability, reliability, and long-term airworthiness across diverse and challenging operational environments for our military autonomous aircraft. WHAT YOU’LL DO Own the technical vision and execution for aircraft and subsystem sustainment engineering across deployed autonomous UAS fleets. Develop and implement strategies to improve autonomous aircraft system safety, reliability, maintainability, and operational availability. Serve as chief technical authority for all sustainment-related engineering decisions impacting flight performance and airworthiness. Lead technical investigations into aerospace fleet issues, aging aircraft concerns, and critical failure events impacting unmanned flight systems. Provide technical guidance and leadership for the development of AI/ML-driven predictive maintenance tools to support maintenance tracking and prognosis for autonomous aircraft. Analyze operational flight data and telemetry to identify reliability drivers and implement corrective design or process actions for aerospace hardware and software. Drive reliability growth programs and continuous performance improvement initiatives for military autonomous aircraft fleets. Oversee development of specialized repair schemes, including composite repair analysis and validation, specifically for UAS structures and components. Direct failure analysis investigations and root cause corrective actions for complex flight systems and payloads. Oversee sustainment-related manufacturing engineering activities, including: Traditional and additive manufacturing solutions for repair, tooling development to support maintenance, overhaul, and check visits for UAS platforms. Adapt and refine production process standards for sustainment applications, ensuring rapid turnaround for fielded autonomous systems. Lead and mentor multidisciplinary engineering teams, including those focused on aerospace reliability, maintainability, and supportability (RMS). Partner with engineering, program management, production, supply chain, flight operations, and quality teams to optimize the sustainment ecosystem for autonomous flight systems. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance. Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, or a closely related technical field. 10 years of progressive engineering leadership experience in aerospace sustainment, fleet engineering, or airworthiness leadership, specifically with autonomous or unmanned aircraft systems (UAS). Demonstrated experience leading multidisciplinary aircraft engineering teams focused on sustainment, reliability, and operational readiness. Strong understanding of military aircraft maintenance practices, MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul) operations, and regulatory compliance, particularly for unmanned or autonomous platforms. Proven experience supporting fielded military aircraft programs in diverse and demanding operational environments, including forward deployed locations. Demonstrated experience scaling sustainment operations for rapidly growing fleets of complex aerospace systems, including logistical and supply chain challenges. In-depth familiarity with military airworthiness frameworks, regulations (e.g., DoD Joint Airworthiness Requirements, specific service branch airworthiness processes), and certification processes for autonomous aircraft. Expertise in Design for Maintainability (DFMaint), Reliability Engineering, and Supportability Analysis (SA) in an aerospace context. Strong analytical skills with proficiency in reliability prediction methods, statistical analysis of failure data, and Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) for complex systems. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Post-graduate degree (Master's or Ph.D.) in Aerospace Engineering, Reliability Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related field. Direct experience developing and implementing advanced predictive maintenance (PHM - Prognostics and Health Management) solutions using AI/ML for aerospace systems. Proven experience designing, validating, and managing supply chains for global sustainment operations of mission-critical autonomous defense platforms. Experience leveraging Digital Twin technology for maintenance planning, fault diagnostics, and configuration management across a deployed fleet. Demonstrated ability to influence product design early in the lifecycle to enhance long-term maintainability, reliability, and cost-of-ownership for next-generation autonomous aircraft. 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 available. 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 US Roles: Traditional 401(k), Roth, and after-tax (mega backdoor Roth) options. UK & IE Roles: Pension plan with employer match. AUS Roles: Superannuation plan. The recruiter assigned to this role can share more information about the specific compensation and benefit details associated with this role during the hiring process. Protecting Yourself from Recruitment Scams Anduril is committed to maintaining the integrity of our Talent acquisition process and the security of our candidates. We've observed a rise in sophisticated phishing and fraudulent schemes where individuals impersonate Anduril representatives, luring job seekers with false interviews or job offers. These scammers often attempt to extract payment or sensitive personal information. To ensure your safety and help you navigate your job search with confidence, please keep the following critical points in mind: No Financial Requests: Anduril will never solicit payment or demand personal financial details (such as banking information, credit card numbers, or social security numbers) at any stage of our hiring process. Our legitimate recruitment is entirely free for candidates. Please always verify communications: Direct from Anduril: If you receive an email from one of our recruiters, it will only come from an @anduril.com address. Via Agency Partner: If contacted by a recruiting agency for an Anduril role, their email will clearly identify their agency. 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