Manager, Missiles Reliability Engineering

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. ABOUT THE JOB We are seeking an experienced Reliability Engineering leader to join our rapidly growing team in Costa Mesa, CA, driving reliability excellence for our Missiles programs. As a Reliability Engineering leader at Anduril, you will play a critical role in developing and implementing robust reliability frameworks across the missile systems within our product portfolio. Your expertise will be instrumental in guiding product teams through the Reliability lifecycle, from initial concept through qualification, production, and field deployment. You will drive continuous improvement initiatives, lead the development of risk mitigation strategies, and foster a culture of operational resilience across the organization. Leveraging your deep knowledge of reliability tools (FMEA, FMECA, HALT/HASS, Weibull, etc.), predictive methodologies, and product test campaign planning, you will ensure that our systems perform reliably under diverse and demanding operating conditions. The ideal candidate is a hands-on, results-oriented leader with a proven track record in managing Reliability efforts for complex hardware and software integration programs, capable of analyzing performance data, uncovering trends, and implementing actionable improvements that uphold Anduril's commitment to excellence. WHAT YOU'LL DO Lead and manage the performance of a team of Reliability Engineers, providing technical guidance and mentorship on reliability principles, best practices, and artifact development Manage resource allocation and capacity planning to support multiple concurrent programs, and drive recruiting efforts to maintain growth trajectory Conduct performance management, career development planning, and succession planning Develop and implement tailored reliability & maintainability program plans aligned with Anduril and customer needs Define and communicate the Reliability organization's vision, goals, and framework to standardize development efforts across the business and integrate Reliability processes across all stages of product development Conduct and review complex reliability artifacts, including FMEA/FMECAs, Fault Tree Analysis, and Qualification Test Plans Develop reliability requirements and collaborate with design teams to implement solutions at system, sub-system, and component levels Lead shelf-life, storage, and environmental qualification efforts for munitions systems Manage product/program risk databases and ensure proper risk mitigation strategies are in place Liaise with customers, regulatory bodies, and internal stakeholders on reliability-related matters Drive continuous improvement in reliability processes, methodologies, and tools Ensure compliance with relevant military and industry Reliability standards Contribute to proposal efforts and support business development activities, as required Provide management-level reporting and communications on team performance, program status, and strategic initiatives REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS B.S. Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, or equivalent technical discipline 7+ years of experience in Reliability Engineering, with at least 1 year in a leadership role Proven track record building, scaling, and managing technical teams of 5+ e