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Salary: USD 129,000 - 171,000 / annual
Anduril Industries, a defense technology company, is seeking a Project Engineer to join its Test and Evaluation team. This role sits at the intersection of critical cross-functional teams, progressing systems from initial concept through production readiness. You will develop cross-functional strategies, manage system integration, and execute complex product development programs in a fast-paced environment.
Day-to-day responsibilities include collaborating on integration, maintenance, and testing strategies; facilitating and coordinating all aspects of testing activities (personnel, equipment, datalinks, test facilities, compliance); acting as Project Engineer for small UAS, missile, or weapon systems including development, certification, and integration tests; providing oversight and guidance of test and integration efforts at system and subsystem levels; communicating clearly in writing all facets of flight test programs (test plans, procedures, flight cards, reports); working with cross-department organizations to plan and execute test events; participating in requirements development and design reviews; supporting safety review boards and test readiness reviews; leading or contributing to RCCA teams; creating system documentation (manuals, checklists, acceptance procedures); coordinating project and test progress status with program leadership; managing technical and tactical schedules and resource constraints; interfacing with internal and external customers; conducting ground and flight testing with emphasis on resource planning and process improvement; and establishing safe operational procedures.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor's degree in a related technical discipline from an accredited institution and 8+ years of test engineering experience
- Ability to travel as required for planning and testing
- Previous experience with and/or working knowledge of MIL-STD-8591, MIL-STD-2088, MIL-STD-1553, MIL-STD-1760, AS8775, AS5653
- Previous experience in SRM or liquid propulsion systems testing
- Expertise and working knowledge of the National Airspace System and UAS operating rules and regulations
- Complete understanding of engineering concepts, principles, codes, and theory with broad application experience
- Ability to understand new concepts quickly, apply them accurately, organize and schedule work phases, and determine appropriate approaches to solve complex problems
- Ability to troubleshoot in high-pressure or time-sensitive situations
- Experience with system engineering tools (Jira, Confluence, SharePoint)
- Strong computer and documentation skills
- Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
- Prior experience as test director, test conductor, or equivalent on flying systems
- Experience working with the Department of Defense (DoD)
- Familiarity with Linux/Unix OS and comfort obtaining data from software platforms using command-line tools
- Strong mechanical and technical aptitude with tools and electronics
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team; capable of performing complex tasks in one or more engineering areas
- Strong leadership skills with previous experience leading a team
- Ability to work extended hours as required
- Must possess and maintain an active U.S. Top Secret security clearance
