Lead Maintenance Engineer (Electrical)

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century’s most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Anduril’s family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a realtime, 3D command and control center. As the world enters an era of strategic competition, Anduril is committed to bringing cutting-edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years.

The Anduril Rocket Motor Systems (RMS) team is on a mission to build next generation solid rocket motors for a safer, more connected world. To achieve our vision of becoming a large-volume provider of tactical rocket motors, we will develop differentiated products and services that maximize our customers’ capabilities, and we will establish and maintain a reputation of Quality and Reliability.

We are seeking a highly skilled Lead Maintenance Engineer with an electrical focus to support and lead maintenance operations within a high-performance manufacturing environment. This role is ideal for a certified electrician with strong industrial experience and working knowledge of HVAC systems who is ready to take on a leadership role. You will play a critical part in ensuring equipment reliability, safety compliance, and operational uptime across both production equipment and facility systems.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Lead and support a team of maintenance technicians and electricians
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical systems, including:
• 3-phase power (208V, 240V, 480V)
• Motors, VFDs, PLCs (Allen-Bradley/Rockwell preferred)
• Control panels and instrumentation
• Maintain and improve critical production equipment such as mixers, dosing systems, cure systems, and inspection equipment
• Support facility systems, including electrical distribution and HVAC (Daikin or similar systems)
• Plan and execute preventive maintenance (PM) and drive reliability improvements
• Lead root cause analysis (RCA) to reduce downtime and improve system performance
• Ensure compliance with LOTO, OSHA, and NFPA 70E safety standards
• Support equipment installation, upgrades, and commissioning projects
• Work closely with operations and engineering teams to prioritize and execute work
• Utilize CMMS to manage work orders and maintenance tracking

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Certified Electrician (Journeyman or Master Electrician preferred)
• 5+ years of experience in industrial or manufacturing maintenance
• Strong hands-on experience with:
  • 3-phase electrical systems
  • Motor controls and troubleshooting
  • PLC basics and control systems
• Proven ability to lead or mentor others in a maintenance environment
• Strong understanding of electrical safety and LOTO procedures
• Ability to read and interpret schematics and technical documents

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• HVAC certification (EPA Section 608) or hands-on HVAC experience
• Experience in high-safety or regulated environments (e.g., chemical, aerospace, energetics)
• Experience with VFDs, instrumentation, and automation systems
• Familiarity with CMMS systems

US Hourly Range

$32.22—$43.27 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:

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