Project Engineer & Site Lead

ANDURIL INDUSTRIES • Las Vegas, NV

74d • $165,000 - $218,000

About The Position

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century's most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Anduril's family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a realtime, 3D command and control center. As the world enters an era of strategic competition, Anduril is committed to bringing cutting-edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years. This position is looking for a highly motivated flight test engineer and test lead with emphasis in developmental test of a new and revolutionary Group 5 UAS. You will work heavily with the program leadership and a wide spectrum of cross-departments to help build a team focused on solving hard problems and changing the industry forever. The role will be responsible for assisting on planning, coordination, execution and reporting on all facets of the test program.

Requirements

• 10-15 years of experience in aircraft, weapons, or missile systems development and test.
• Hands on experience with test, maintenance, and/or test stands.
• Test engineering experience working with developmental systems of manned and/or unmanned aircraft to include requirements development, test planning and execution, and test reporting.
• Previous expertise and working knowledge of the National Airspace System, government restricted airspace and UAS operating rules and regulations thereof.
• Must possess the ability to understand new concepts quickly; apply them accurately; organize, schedule, and coordinate work phases; and determine the appropriate approach at the task level or, with assistance, at the project level to provide solutions to a range of complex problems.
• Able to work extended hours as required.
• Ability to travel as required for test planning and execution.
• Ability to immediately obtain a U.S. Top Secret-Level security clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Bias for action - if you see a problem, you want to solve and fix it.
• Experience managing individuals or teams of multiple individuals.
• Experience with large UAS development.
• Previous experience working within a Combined Test Force or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Leader for test engineering, maintenance, and operations for test site.
• Responsible for all technical adequacy, safety, and effectiveness of ground, taxi, and flight test for the site.
• Drives efficient and effective operations.
• Makes the trades between speed, rigor, safety, etc.
• Leads technical problem solving, RCCA investigations, and conducts test.
• Focal point for coordinating with customer and government leadership.
• Approves maintenance and test plans.
• Accountable to Head of Test for safe, efficient, and technically adequate operations at the assigned test site.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you.
• Anduril covers life and disability insurance for all employees.
• Highly competitive PTO plans with a holiday hiatus in December.
• Coverage for fertility treatments (e.g., IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carriers.
• Access free mental health resources 24/7, including therapy and life coaching.
• Annual reimbursement for professional development.
• Company-funded commuter benefits based on your region.
• Relocation Assistance available depending on role eligibility.
• Traditional 401(k), Roth, and after-tax (mega backdoor Roth) options.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees