Senior Sustainment Engineer - (FMECA, LORA, IPS)

Costa Mesa · Santa Ana, CA (OC-32) · USD 140,000-193,000 · 7+ years experience · Full-time · Onsite · Posted Sep 28, 2026

At a glance

The Deployment Engineering team at Anduril is the cornerstone of product longevity and operational readiness, championing sustainment as a first-class engineering discipline deeply embedded in our product lifecycle.
This Senior Sustainment Engineer role involves architecting Anduril's ILS/IPS digital toolchain from the ground up and defining the authoritative Logistics Product Data environment.

Architect Anduril's ILS/IPS digital toolchain from the ground up - designing integrated, automation-first workflows that collapse what traditionally takes teams of analysts months into repeatable processes that run in hours
Define and own the authoritative Logistics Product Data (LPD) environment - a unified data model connecting FMECA, RCM, MTA, LORA, spares, provisioning, and technical data across programs
Identify where AI and automation can accelerate sustainment analysis cycles, and build those capabilities into the toolchain
Build integrations that propagate BOM changes, ECOs, and design decisions through sustainment artifacts automatically - replacing manual impact assessments with structured, tool-supported analysis tied to the LSA database
Define the target-state sustainment toolchain architecture and lead the transition from legacy point-tools to an integrated environment
Drive feedback loops between field/depot operational data and sustainment planning models, ensuring estimates are continuously refined by reality rather than static assumptions
Represent sustainment data architecture in enterprise PLM/ERP governance and cross-functional digital infrastructure decisions

7+ years in sustainment engineering, logistics engineering, or ILS roles within defense or aerospace
Deep practitioner experience in Logistics Support Analysis - has personally built FMECA, RCM, LORA, maintenance task analysis, or provisioning data
Demonstrated ability to structure and manage Logistics Product Data in accordance with the S-Series ILS framework (S1000D, S3000L) and GEIA-STD-0007, using standard logistics information systems (PowerLog-J, COMPASS, SLICwave, EAGLE, or equivalents)
Python or scripting proficiency - able to build data connectors, extend automation, and prototype integrations
Systems-level thinking in data models and architecture - can define how information flows between tools and organizations
Experience with Product Lifecycle Management systems (Teamcenter preferred) and understanding of how sustainment data integrates with ERP and configuration management
Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance
Ability to travel for on-site support, stakeholder engagement, and tool deployment

Demonstrated interest in applying AI/automation to engineering workflows - has experimented with, prototyped, or deployed AI-assisted analysis tools
Experience with DoD 5000 series acquisition, CDRL management, and contractual deliverable compliance
Familiarity with S1000D technical publication standards and IETM authoring tools (RapidAuthor or equivalent)
Understanding of Readiness-Based Sparing, supply chain data modeling, or provisioning workflows
Prior experience at a defense prime frustrated by the pace of digital transformation - and a vision for how to do it differently
Strong communication skills bridging technical sustainment language, software/data architecture concepts, and program management needs
Proven ability to drive change against established legacy approaches in fast-paced environments
Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Systems, Mechanical, Industrial, Aerospace) or Computer Science/Information Systems

Highly competitive equity grants
Top-tier benefits for full-time employees supporting health, recovery, and whatever comes next

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