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Anduril Industries · 6 days ago

Flight Test Engineer, Group 5

Costa Mesa, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$142K/yr - $185K/yr

7+ years exp

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company focused on transforming military capabilities with advanced technology. They are seeking a highly motivated Flight Test Engineer to lead and support the planning, coordination, execution, and reporting of flight test programs for a new Group 5 UAS. This role involves working closely with cross-department teams and conducting ground and flight tests to ensure successful system performance.

AerospaceArtificial Intelligence (AI)GovernmentMilitaryNational Security

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Perform senior-level, development flight test engineer activities for the Fury UAS; emphasis placed on resource planning, conducting ground and flight test, initial issue investigation, and process improvement/development

Lead and/or be a part of a team of flight test engineers, functional engineers, and program representatives responsible for conducting ground and flight test events at private, and government-owned test ranges

Collect test data and perform initial data analysis for the system under test

Work closely with Engineering to develop requirements, discuss test results, to include collected data and observations

Work in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures and practices

Qualification

Test engineeringDevelopmental aircraft testingRequirements developmentData analysisMIL-STD knowledgeUAS operating rulesAero/performance testingCommunication skillsComputer proficiencySoftware codingTeam collaborationProblem-solvingInterpersonal skillsProject management

Required

7+ years of experience as test conductor/director for developmental aircraft, weapons, or missile systems

A bachelor's degree or a related technical discipline from an accredited institution. May substitute equivalent engineering experience in lieu of education

Extensive experience as a test conductor/test director for developmental aircraft, weapon, or missile systems

Test engineering experience working with developmental systems of manned and/or unmanned aircraft to include requirements development, test planning and execution, and test reporting

Test and engineering experience in aero/performance, loads/dynamics, propulsion or electrical

Must have a complete understanding of engineering concepts, principles, codes, and theory; experience demonstrating a broad application of those concepts; and, expanding knowledge of principles, concepts, theory, and practices in related technical specialties

Previous experience with and current working knowledge of MIL-STD-882E, MIL-STD-516C, MIL-STD-1553, MIL-STD-1760, AS5653, etc

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

Strong computer and documentation experience

Must have strong communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills

Ability to work independently and as part of a team; able to perform complex tasks in one or more engineering areas

Experience with large aircraft development and working with the Department of Defense (DoD)

Able to work extended hours as required

Ability to travel as required for test planning and execution

Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Top Secret security clearance

Preferred

Prior experience with software code/script building using programming languages such as Go, Java, C++, Python, JavaScript, etc

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

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you.

We cover full cost of medical insurance premiums for you and your dependents.

We offer an annual contribution toward your private health insurance for you and your dependents.

Anduril covers life and disability insurance for all employees.

Highly competitive PTO plans with a holiday hiatus in December.

Caregiver & Wellness Leave is available to care for family members, bond with a new baby, or address your own medical needs.

Coverage for fertility treatments (e.g., IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carriers, along with resources to support you and your partner from planning to parenting.

Access free mental health resources 24/7, including therapy and life coaching.

Additional work-life services, such as legal and financial support, are also available.

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.

Pension plan with employer match.

Superannuation plan.