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Salary: USD 146,000 - 194,000 / annual
Anduril Industries, a defense technology company, is seeking a Senior Quality Engineer to support flight test operations at its Victorville, CA facility. This role sits on the Quality Engineering team and bridges development engineering, production, and field operations to ensure aircraft functionality and performance under real-world conditions.
You will provide quality oversight and support during aircraft maintenance, ground testing, and flight testing. Key responsibilities include:
• Monitoring flight test activities to ensure adherence to stringent quality standards, safety protocols, and detailed technical procedures
• Conducting thorough pre-flight checks and audits to verify the readiness of systems, structures, and components
• Developing and executing inspection systems tailored to flight test and operational support requirements
• Leading Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA) initiatives targeting issues arising during test, maintenance, and sustainment
• Addressing in-field non-conformance issues and resolving immediate defects impacting operational readiness
• Partnering closely with test engineers, field operations teams, and pilots to resolve technical and quality issues
• Providing real-time technical and quality support during flight testing, ensuring data is accurately captured and defects are analyzed
• Driving continuous improvement of flight test processes, testing protocols, and operator procedures
• Supporting quality documentation efforts including inspection logs, NCR metrics, pre-flight investigation reports, and performance summaries
This is a dynamic, hands-on position ideal for someone who thrives in high-stakes environments, loves implementing innovative solutions, and takes ownership of precision and quality during critical phases of aircraft operations.
REQUIREMENTS:
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or similar technical field
• 5+ years of experience in Quality, Manufacturing, flight test, sustainment, or Engineering roles with direct involvement in aircraft testing activities
• Strong working knowledge of aviation systems, subsystems integration, and mechanical/electrical manufacturing processes
• Familiarity with flight-test processes, operational readiness requirements, and troubleshooting under time constraints
• Experience working directly with DCMA and military customers from enlisted to senior officers
• Knowledge of government regulations affecting aviation systems, defense contracts, and flight certification
• Experience with quality management of complex systems such as propulsion, flight controls, avionics, mission systems, fuel, hydraulics, and structural components
• Hands-on experience with pre-flight and post-flight inspection guidelines, quality audits, and troubleshooting processes
• Expertise in product quality methodologies such as FMEA, APQP, and FAI
• Knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) applied to aerospace systems
• Experience working with measurement tools
• Demonstrated ability to drive projects to completion in fast-paced environments requiring quick decision-making
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• 7+ years of experience with military aircraft flight test operations, quality systems, or production processes
• Working knowledge of AS9100, AS6500, and ISO 9001-based quality management systems
• Familiarity with IPC standards for electronics and MIL standards for aerial vehicle integration
• Experience with Manufacturing Readiness Levels
• Hands-on experience using Teamcenter, SolidWorks/NX, Jira, and manufacturing execution systems
