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Anduril Industries · 7 hours ago

Lead Flight Test Instrumentation Systems Designer

Victorville, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff

$166K/yr - $220K/yr

10+ years exp

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. The Lead Flight Test Instrumentation Systems Designer will lead a team focused on developing robust instrumentation and telemetry systems for flight testing Group 5 Unmanned Aircraft Systems, ensuring high standards of performance and reliability through close collaboration with various specialist teams.

AerospaceArtificial Intelligence (AI)GovernmentMilitaryNational Security

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Lead Requirements Decomposition: Utilize a wide array of digital tools to define and install flight test instrumentation, effectively communicating analytical insights to stakeholders

Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with UAS discipline engineers, customers, airworthiness experts, and program managers to inform safety decisions and enhance the speed-to-ramp for test operations

Technical Leadership: Spearhead investigations to diagnose instrumentation and RF telemetry issues, guiding data interpretation and formulating solutions to improve system reliability and efficiency

Product Development: Design and implement analytics-driven customer-facing products that showcase system performance metrics and enhance user understanding of Group 5 UAS platforms

Instrumentation Fabrication: Oversee the design, fabrication, and installation of flight test instrumentation sensors and data paths into experimental aircraft, collaborating with integrated product teams to support program objectives

Calibration and Approvals: Perform test instrument calibrations and pre-flight checks, serving as an approving signatory for GO/NO-GO flight test decisions

Telemetry System Management: Operate and maintain a telemetry auto-tracking ground system using COTS software and hardware

Field Operations: Travel to establish FTI and RF telemetry solutions in various locations on an as needed basis

Qualification

Embedded data acquisition systemsRF telemetry systemsData visualization toolsFlight test instrumentationCalibrationApprovalsTelemetry system managementLeadership experienceCommunication skillsCollaboration skillsProblem-solving skills

Required

Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics Engineering, or a related field; or a strong foundation in Radar Systems or Data Science with quantitative and mechanical measurement expertise

10+ years of notable experience with design of embedded data acquisition systems in manned or unmanned aircraft

Exceptional data visualization skills, proficient in analytical tools (e.g., MATLAB, LabVIEW, Simulink) to present complex data in accessible formats

Demonstrated expertise in high channel count mechanical measurement systems and architecting RF telemetry for near real-time display

Proven track record of implementing and troubleshooting grounding, bonding, and shielding solutions for instrumentation signals in RF environments

Experience with composite and exotic material installations in various flight test environments

Strong commitment to applying data science to solve real-world problems, translating technical findings into actionable recommendations

Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to engage effectively with multidisciplinary teams

Willingness to work extended hours as required

Ability to travel for test planning and execution

Ability to obtain a U.S. Top Secret-Level security clearance

Preferred

Master of Science or a Bachelor's degree with 10+ years of experience in flight test instrumentation for Group 5 UAS and high-gain, aeronautical telemetry auto-tracking ground systems

15+ years of experience setting up and administering high channel-count RF telemetry systems with the Interactive Analysis and Display System (IADS)

Knowledge of best practices for implementing RF ground planes and architecting telemetry systems for maximum range on composite aircraft

Leadership experience, with the ability to mentor less experienced engineers and lead project teams in complex data acquisition initiatives

Experience with 'Data-at-rest' multi-domain, encrypted storage devices on aircraft

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.

Available depending on role eligibility.