Build Reliability Engineer, Intelligence Systems

Anduril Industries
Santa Ana, CA

ABOUT THE TEAM


Anduril Intelligence Systems (AIS) is focused on positioning Anduril as a lead provider of specialized engineering and products for Intelligence Community (IC) customers. We work within the IC to understand their requirements, shape their concepts of operation, and deliver exquisite capability across their problem set. We aim to develop and deploy critically needed capabilities that address our customers’ most pressing national security requirements.

ABOUT THE JOB


As a Reliability Engineer at Anduril, you will leverage your extensive knowledge of advanced Reliability tools and methodologies to drive excellence into our products. You will work across the Engineering & Manufacturing organization to guide Failure Modes & Effects Analysis, qualification & in-line test planning, production & field performance monitoring, and root cause & corrective action activities for your product(s). The right person for this role has knowledge of design and development of new products, as well as exposure to test, analysis, manufacturing, and continuous improvement in a production environment. If you are someone who has hands-on experience throughout the new product development life cycle from concept to customer delivery, loves to build world-class Reliability processes, can work efficiently across multi disciplinary teams, and be accountable for results, then this role is for you.

WHAT YOU'LL DO



  • Support and review system block diagrams, interface control documents, and schematics for compliance, redundancy, and accuracy against requirements.

  • Lead Failure Modes & Effects Analysis efforts and collaborate with cross-functional Engineering teams to implement product improvements for Reliability.

  • Develop Qualification Test plans to ensure appropriate requirements coverage.

  • Work with Quality and Manufacturing Engineering to ensure inspection and acceptance test gates are in place and documented against requirements.

  • Develop and refine assembly, integration, and testing processes to optimize build reliability and reduce time-to-deploy, while maintaining high performance standards.

  • Perform Weibull analysis utilizing data from Qualification campaigns and from fielded assets.

  • Develop Maintainability prediction models using MIL-HDBK-472.

  • Proactively identify product risks and drive root cause analysis & corrective actions.

  • Use data analysis techniques to highlight key problem areas for deployed products, propose corrective actions, and drive to closure.

  • Support Development Milestone Reviews through identification of appropriate entry and exit criteria, and work with Quality Engineering to guide the hand off process to production.

  • Develop and implement Reliability processes for the business to improve and streamline our Design, Manufacturing, and Deployment Operations efforts for rapid development

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS



  • Minimum of 5 years experience as a Reliability Engineer, Design/Development Engineer, Process Engineer, or Test Engineer

  • B.S. Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, or equivalent technical discipline

  • Experience with safety-critical hardware & software systems in the defense or aerospace industry

  • Experience or familiarity with MIL-STD-810, MIL-HDBK-217, MIL-STD-461, MIL-STD-516C, and MIL-STD-1629

  • Experience setting up a Reliability Engineering framework for a product or program, including support of production testing, field testing, data acquisition, and data analysis

  • Experience with generating qualification testing requirements and executing tests to proactively characterize product behavior and performance

  • Failure investigation/analysis experience with proven track record of solving problems and preventing reoccurrence

  • Design Review Experience (PDR, CDR, MRR) and confidence in presentation skills across all levels of leadership

  • Currently possesses and is able to maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS



  • M.S. Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, or equivalent technical discipline

  • Experience with RTCA/DO-330, DO-254, DO-178, MIL-HDBK-217 Plus, MIL-HDBK-472, ARP-4754, or ARP-4761

  • Expertise in reliability analysis techniques, including FMEA/FMECA, predictive modeling, Weibull analysis, and Fault Tree Analysis

  • Experience with risk management, change control/change management reviews, and software/firmware HITL/SITL

  • Test Plan development, fixture design, test set-up, and hands on test execution experience

  • Experience with HALT (Highly Accelerated Life Testing), HASS (Highly Accelerated Stress Screening), Environmental Testing, and/or Mechanical Testing

  • Experience with Relyence, Teamcenter, Confluence, and JIRA software suites

  • Technical writing experience developing standards, specifications, user guides, and policies

  • Experience drafting requirements for Software & Hardware

US Salary Range

$142,000 - $213,000 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:


  • Platinum Healthcare Benefits: For U.S. roles, we offer comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you.

    • For UK roles, Private Medical Insurance (PMI): Anduril will cover the full cost of the insurance premium for an employee and dependents.

    • For AUS roles, Private health plan through Bupa: Coverage is fully subsidized by Anduril.


  • Basic Life/AD&D and long-term disability insurance 100% covered by Anduril, plus the option to purchase additional life insurance for you and your dependents.

  • Extremely generous company holiday calendar including a holiday hiatus in December, and highly competitive PTO plans.

  • 16 weeks of paid Caregiver & Wellness Leave to care for a family member, bond with your baby, or tend to your own medical condition.

  • Family Planning & Parenting Support: Fertility (eg, IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carrier coverage with additional benefits and resources to provide support from planning to parenting.

  • Mental Health Resources: We provide free mental health resources 24/7 including therapy, life coaching, and more. Additional work-life services, such as free legal and financial support, available to you as well.

  • A professional development stipend is available to all Andurilians.

  • Daily Meals and Provisions: For many of our offices this means breakfast, lunch and fully stocked micro-kitchens.

  • Company-funded commuter benefits available based on your region.

  • Relocation assistance (depending on role eligibility).

  • 401(k) retirement savings plan - both a traditional and Roth 401(k). (US roles only)

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.

Anduril is an equal-opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. The Anduril team is made up of incredibly talented and unique individuals, who together are disrupting industry norms by creating new paths towards the future of defense technology. All qualified applicants will be treated with respect and receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, uniform service, Veteran status, age, or any other protected characteristic per federal, state, or local law, including those with a criminal history, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the CA Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. We actively encourage members of recognized minorities, women, Veterans, and those with disabilities to apply, and we work to create a welcoming and supportive environment for all applicants throughout the interview process. If you are someone passionate about working on problems that have a real-world impact, we'd love to hear from you!

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Posted 2025-11-28

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