Engineer, Manager - MRB/Sustainment

WHAT YOU’LL DO

Lead and grow a team of MRB analysis and sustainment design engineers responsible for dispositioning non-conformances and releasing repair solutions for metallic and composite structures on Group 5 air vehicles Own the end-to-end health of the MRB system — from non-conformance intake and structural substantiation through repair drawing release and production closure — ensuring the team meets schedule, quality, and airworthiness requirements Hire, mentor, and develop analysis and design engineers, including establishing a path to MRB signature/delegated authority for team members Set technical standards and review complex or high-risk dispositions and repair designs, acting as an escalation point for the most difficult non-conformances Partner with Quality Assurance, Manufacturing Engineering, Design, Materials & Processes (M&P), and Program Management to prioritize work, resolve cross-functional blockers, and protect production schedule Drive root cause and corrective action (RCCA) programs to reduce recurring non-conformances, rework, and scrap across the production line Build and continuously improve MRB processes, tools, and standard work to scale the team as production rates increase Report on team throughput, non-conformance trends, and open risk to engineering and program leadership Balance team workload across analysis and design disciplines, ensuring tight hand-offs between disposition and repair drawing release REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor's in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience 8+ years of experience in aerospace structural analysis, design, or liaison engineering, with direct MRB or non-conformance disposition experience 2+ years of experience leading or managing engineers, either as a people manager or in a senior technical leadership capacity Strong understanding of structural substantiation (static strength, fatigue, damage tolerance) and structural repair design for metallic and composite structures Demonstrated ability to set technical standards and review others' work across both analysis and design disciplines Excellent cross-functional communication skills — able to represent the team to Quality, Manufacturing, Program Management, and senior engineering leadership Self-driven with strong autonomy and adaptability in a fast-paced, dynamic environment Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance Ability to travel up to 25% to vendors, production, and test sites as needed to support hardware builds and troubleshoot issues directly PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Prior MRB signature/delegated authority on a production aerospace program Experience standing up or scaling an MRB function in a high-rate or rapidly scaling production environment Familiarity with military airworthiness and structural substantiation standards (e.g., MIL-HDBK-5, MIL-STD-1530) Experience with both finite element analysis tools (NASTRAN or equivalent) and CAD/repair drawing tools (Siemens NX or equivalent) Background in design-for-manufacturability, lean manufacturing, and continuous improvement for complex assemblies Broad experience across a range of aircraft or missile programs Hands-on experience in an aircraft manufacturing or depot repair environment US Salary Range $191,000 — $254,000 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: