Maintenance Lead

About the role

Anduril Industries is seeking an experienced Maintenance Lead to oversee maintenance operations for its maritime products, including autonomous underwater vehicles, in Sydney. The role focuses on ensuring optimal performance, reliability, and availability of maritime assets while maintaining safety and operational excellence.

Key responsibilities

• Recruit, lead, and manage a team of technicians and tradespeople for XL autonomous underwater vehicles.
• Establish forward operating facilities and infrastructure for testing and maintenance.
• Develop and implement comprehensive maintenance plans, schedules, and documentation.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and quality standards.
• Oversee preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance activities.
• Collaborate with Fleet Engineering to improve reliability and maintainability.
• Analyze maintenance data to identify trends and drive improvements.
• Manage maintenance budgets, forecasting, and cost control.
• Coordinate with supply chain for spare parts availability.
• Liaise with customers, regulators, and external stakeholders.

Required profile

• Suitable trade or engineering qualification.
• 7‑10+ years of maintenance management experience in a high‑tech environment.
• Proven ability to influence and engage customers.
• Experience developing maintenance strategies and facilities.
• Strong leadership, problem‑solving, and decision‑making abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to obtain and maintain an NV2 Security Clearance.

Required skills

• Condition‑based maintenance.
• Predictive maintenance technologies.