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Salary: USD 112,000 - 149,000 / annual
Anduril Industries is seeking a Flight Test Engineer with expertise in developmental testing of advanced aircraft weapon and missile systems. This role is part of Anduril's Test and Evaluation team, which conducts full system-level development testing, production acceptance testing, and sub-component qualification testing across the company's product portfolio.
You will work closely with program test leadership and cross-functional teams to plan, coordinate, execute, and report on all aspects of test programs for missile and weapon systems. Your responsibilities will include:
- Planning and executing system-level test and evaluation of hardware and software, with emphasis on resource planning, ground and flight testing, initial issue investigation, and process improvement.
- Acting as lead or supporting test engineer for missile or weapon systems, including development, certification, and integration testing of subsystems.
- Collecting test data and performing initial data analysis for systems under test.
- Collaborating with program management and engineering departments to develop requirements and discuss test results.
- Assisting in creating developmental test plans, test cards, technical updates, and test reports.
- Conducting ground and flight testing at private and government-owned test ranges.
- Operating safely in accordance with established procedures and standard practices.
This is an opportunity to work in a fast-paced, innovative environment where your contributions directly impact fielded defense products. Anduril is transforming military capabilities through advanced technology, AI-powered systems, and cutting-edge autonomy.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical discipline from an accredited institution (or equivalent engineering experience).
- 3+ years of experience as test conductor/director for developmental aircraft, weapons, or missile systems.
- Strong understanding of engineering concepts, principles, codes, and theory with broad application experience.
- Test engineering experience with developmental weapon or missile systems on manned and/or unmanned aircraft, including requirements development, planning, execution, and reporting.
- Working knowledge of military standards: MIL-STD-8591, MIL-STD-2088, MIL-STD-1553, MIL-STD-1760, AS8775, AS5653.
- Experience integrating and conducting test with suspension, arming, and release equipment.
- Expertise and working knowledge of the National Airspace System and UAS operating rules and regulations.
- Ability to understand new concepts quickly, organize and coordinate work phases, and solve complex problems.
- Strong computer and documentation skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team on complex engineering tasks.
- Willingness to work extended hours and travel as required for test planning and execution.
- Bias for action and problem-solving orientation.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Top Secret-Level security clearance.
- Subject to pre-employment and randomized substance screening.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Experience working with the Department of Defense (DoD).
- Prior experience with software code/script building using programming languages such as Go, Java, C++, Python, or JavaScript.
- Experience with Linux-based systems and command line.
- Working knowledge of COTS Small UAS autopilot and mission planning software.
- Familiarity with manned aircraft personnel and aviation terminology.
- Experience with weapon or tactical datalinks.
- Experience with multiple propulsion systems including air and non-air breathing.
