Flight Test Engineer, Advanced Effects (Missiles)

Anduril Industries

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Work type: On-site
Location: Costa Mesa, CA
Salary: $112,000–$149,000 / yr
Posted: 2 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live today
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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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.

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TL;DR · Flight Test Engineer, Advanced Effects (Missiles)

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JOB TITLE: Flight Test Engineer - Advanced Effects (Missiles) The Flight Test Engineer - Advanced Effects (Missiles) joins the Test and Evaluation team to conduct developmental testing for new aircraft weapon and missile systems. This role involves planning, coordinating, and executing system-level testing of hardware and software, including ground and flight tests at private and government-owned ranges. Key responsibilities include conducting initial issue investigations, performing data analysis, and developing test plans, cards, and reports. Candidates must possess expertise in requirements development, certification, and integration for subsystems. Required technical knowledge includes MIL-STD-8591, MIL-STD-2088, MIL-STD-1553, MIL-STD-1760, AS8775, and AS5653. Preferred skills include programming in Go, Java, C++, Python, or JavaScript, along with Linux command line experience and knowledge of COTs Small UAS autopilot and mission planning software.

Skills

Python Go Java C++ JavaScript Linux MIL-STD-8591 MIL-STD-2088 MIL-STD-1553 MIL-STD-1760 AS8775 AS5653 UAS Datalinks Flight Test T&E Requirements Development

What you'll do

Plan and execute system-level test and evaluation for hardware and software components.
Lead test engineering for missile and weapon systems including development, certification, and integration.
Conduct ground and flight testing at private and government-owned test ranges.
Collect test data and perform initial data analysis for systems under test.
Develop requirements, test plans, test cards, technical updates, and formal test reports.
Investigate initial issues and develop processes for continuous improvement.
Coordinate with program management and engineering departments to discuss results and observations.

What we're looking for

A bachelor's degree in engineering or a related technical discipline, or equivalent engineering experience.
3+ years of experience as a test conductor or director for developmental aircraft, weapons, or missile systems.
Test engineering experience with developmental weapon or missile systems on manned and/or unmanned aircraft.
Working knowledge of MIL-STD-8591, MIL-STD-2088, MIL-STD-1553, MIL-STD-1760, AS8775, and AS5653.
Experience integrating and conducting tests with suspension, arming, and release equipment.
Expertise in the National Airspace System and UAS operating rules and regulations.
Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Top Secret-Level security clearance.
Experience working with the Department of Defense (preferred).