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Salary: USD 166,000 - 220,000 / annual
Anduril Industries, a defense technology company, is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to join the Test and Evaluation team. This role sits at the intersection of critical cross-functional teams, progressing advanced systems from initial concept through production readiness. You will develop integration and testing strategies, coordinate all aspects of testing activities (personnel, equipment, datalinks, facilities, compliance), and act as the Project Engineer for small UAS, missile, and weapon systems including development, certification, and integration testing.
Key responsibilities include: collaborating on integration, maintenance, and testing strategies; facilitating and coordinating testing activities; overseeing test and integration efforts at system and subsystem levels; communicating test plans, procedures, flight cards, and 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 root-cause corrective action (RCCA) teams; creating system documentation; coordinating project and test progress status with program leadership; managing resource constraints; conducting ground and flight testing; and establishing safe operational procedures.
The role requires extensive experience in flight test and DoD developmental efforts, with a technically inclined mindset and understanding of core engineering design principles. You should thrive in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities and be able to contribute from day one.
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 current working knowledge of MIL-STD-8591, MIL-STD-2088, MIL-STD-1553, MIL-STD-1760, AS8775, AS5653, and similar military standards
- Previous experience in SRM (solid rocket motor) 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 a 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 be able to maintain an active U.S. Top Secret security clearance
