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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.
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Project Engineer and Site Lead, Autonomous Airpower joins the Systems Engineering, Integration, and Test team within the Air Dominance & Strike division. This role serves as a linchpin for the Victorville test site, where you will manage developmental test operations, maintenance, and engineering to ensure the airworthiness of Collaborative Combat Aircraft. You will be responsible for technical adequacy, safety, and effectiveness during ground, taxi, and flight tests while leading root cause and corrective action investigations. The role requires expertise in aircraft modification, maintenance, and operation within a high-growth environment. Key requirements include experience with aircraft, weapons, or missile systems development, as well as proficiency in test planning, execution, and reporting for manned or unmanned aircraft. You must demonstrate strong leadership to build teams and processes while navigating safety-critical systems and complex technical problem-solving.
Robotics
Autonomous Systems
Motion Planning
Perception
Command & Control
SLAM
edge-AI
Tactical Networking
Hardware/Software Integration
Systems Engineering
Simulation