Aviation Maintenance Engineer
Anduril Industries · Phoenix, AZ
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Reliability
- Experience asked
- 8+ years
- Industry
- Aerospace & defense
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level reliability role at Anduril Industries (aerospace & defense) in Phoenix, AZ. Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain site support equipment.
- They ask for
- 8+ years
- Tools it names
- Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ)
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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Reliability Engineer roles in the US: typical posted base $105k–$145k.
Median of the low and high ends of 182 live postings that list pay, out of 500 reliability engineer openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 499 other live reliability postings in the US.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- More than usual (8+ vs 5+)
Typical $105k–$145k, from 180 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Root cause 54%
- Team leadership 28%
- FMEA 26%
- Automation 24%
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Full description from Anduril IndustriesAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
What You'll Do
- ◆Assist with many aspects of aircraft assembly, planned and preventative maintenance, and operation including mechanical integration (flight control surfaces, propulsion), composites fabrication, and avionics build/integration/test.
- ◆Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain aircraft and subsystems including landing gear, fuel system, flight control, and propulsion.
- ◆Perform common airframe construction techniques.
- ◆Complete aircraft and equipment documentation.
- ◆Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain site support equipment.
- ◆Communicate mechanical assessment with engineering and production.
- ◆Perform 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
- ✓8+ years rotorcraft experience.
- ✓Valid FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) license.
- ✓Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
- ✓Proficient with computer use (standard browser, word processing applications).
- ✓Willing to be multi-capable, including some electronics troubleshooting and repair.
- ✓Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- ✓Ability to rapidly change roles/responsibilities while working in a fast paced, challenging work environment.
- ✓Willing to travel international and domestic on an as needed basis.
- ✓In this role, you will be subject to pre-employment and randomized substance screening, as required by the Company.
Preferred Qualifications
- ✓US security clearance eligible.
- ✓Experience with both electric and turbine power plants.
Benefits
At Anduril, we invest in our people. Our comprehensive, competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees) ensures you’re supported in health, recovery, and whatever comes next. For more information, Explore Our Benefits .
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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. If you suspect any suspicious activity, please verify the agency's authenticity by reaching out to contact@anduril.com .
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