Flight Test Engineer, Advanced Effects

Anduril Industries

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Work type
On-site
Location
Costa Mesa, CA
Salary
$113,000–$149,000 / yr
Posted
5 days ago

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Below market

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About Anduril Industries

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company that builds advanced hardware and software systems for national security, including autonomous drones, surveillance systems, and the Lattice AI command platform.

Anduril Industries currently has 2016 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $146,000–$194,000 across 1807 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Flight Test Engineer, Advanced Effects

Join our dynamic team as a Senior Flight Test Engineer specializing in developmental testing of advanced aircraft weapon and missile systems. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to plan, coordinate, execute, and report on comprehensive test programs, ensuring the successful development, certification, and integration of complex subsystems. Your daily tasks include leading or supporting test activities for missile and weapon systems, creating detailed test plans and reports, and fostering process improvements. Ideal candidates possess a bachelor's degree in engineering along with 5+ years of experience as a test conductor/director, expertise in integrating suspension, arming, and release equipment, and familiarity with manned aircraft operations. Knowledge of COTS Small UAS autopilot software is preferred for this role that demands a deep understanding of engineering principles and innovative problem-solving skills within the fast-paced aerospace industry.

What you'll do

  • Plan and execute system level testing of hardware and software for new aircraft weapon systems.
  • Lead or support test engineering activities for missile or weapon systems, including development and certification.
  • Create developmental test plans, cards, technical updates, and reports for complex systems.
  • Investigate initial issues and improve processes during the planning, execution, and reporting phases.
  • Ensure safe working practices in accordance with established operating procedures.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical discipline.
  • 5+ years experience as test conductor/director for developmental aircraft systems.
  • Experience with development, certification, and integration testing of weapon/missile subsystems.
  • Understanding of engineering concepts, principles, codes, theory, and practices.
  • Test engineering experience integrating suspension, arming, and release equipment.

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