Flight Test Engineer - Advanced Effects (Missiles)

Anduril • Costa Mesa, CA

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About The Position

Anduril is seeking a highly motivated flight test engineer focused on developmental testing of new aircraft weapon and missile systems. The role works closely with program test leadership and cross-functional teams to plan, coordinate, execute, and report on all aspects of test programs. Anduril’s Test and Evaluation team supports products and business lines across flight operations and test range management, including system-level development testing, production acceptance testing, and sub-component qualification testing. The position offers work in an innovative, fast-paced environment where testing directly affects products that are fielded.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related technical discipline from an accredited institution, or equivalent engineering experience in lieu of education.
• At least 3 years of experience as a test conductor or director for developmental aircraft, weapon, or missile systems.
• Good understanding of engineering concepts, principles, codes, and theory, with experience applying them broadly and expanding knowledge of related technical specialties.
• Test engineering experience with developmental weapon or missile systems on manned and/or unmanned aircraft, including requirements development, planning, execution, and reporting.
• Previous experience with and/or current working knowledge of MIL-STD-8591, MIL-STD-2088, MIL-STD-1553, MIL-STD-1760, AS8775, AS5653, or similar standards.
• Experience integrating and testing suspension, arming, and release equipment.
• Expertise and working knowledge of the National Airspace System and applicable UAS operating rules and regulations.
• Ability to quickly understand and accurately apply new concepts; organize, schedule, and coordinate work phases; and select appropriate approaches to solve complex problems.
• Strong computer and documentation skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, and perform complex tasks in one or more engineering areas.
• Ability to work extended hours as required and travel as required for test planning and execution.
• Bias for action and willingness to solve and fix problems.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Top Secret-level security clearance.
• Must undergo pre-employment and randomized substance screening as required by the company.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with the Department of Defense (DoD).
• Experience building software code or scripts using 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.
• Experience working with manned-aircraft personnel and familiarity with aviation terminology.
• Experience with weapon or tactical datalinks.
• Experience with multiple propulsion systems, including air-breathing and non-air-breathing systems.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute system-level testing and evaluation of hardware and software, including resource planning, ground and flight testing, initial issue investigation, and process improvement or development.
• Serve as lead or supporting test engineer for missile or weapon systems, including development, certification, and integration testing of subsystems to the AUR configuration.
• Collect test data and perform initial analysis for the system under test.
• Work with program management and engineering departments to develop requirements and discuss test results, collected data, and observations.
• Assist in creating developmental test plans, test cards, technical updates, and test reports.
• Conduct ground and flight testing at private and government-owned test ranges.
• Work safely in accordance with established operating procedures and standard practices.

Benefits

• Competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full-time offers.
• Top-tier benefits for full-time employees, described as comprehensive and competitive and available at little to no cost to employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level