Project Engineer and Site Lead, Autonomous Airpower

Anduril Industries

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Costa Mesa, CAVictorville, CA
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$146,000–$194,000 / yr
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7 days ago
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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 · Project Engineer and Site Lead, Autonomous Airpower

JOB TITLE: Project Engineer and Site Lead, Autonomous Airpower The Project Engineer and Site Lead, Autonomous Airpower joins the Systems Engineering, Integration, and Test team to manage the developmental test site for Collaborative Combat Aircraft. This role serves as a linchpin, aligning test operations, maintenance, and test engineering to meet program objectives. You will lead test engineering, maintenance, and operations for the Victorville test site, ensuring the technical adequacy, safety, and effectiveness of ground, taxi, and flight tests. Key responsibilities include leading technical problem solving, RCCA investigations, and troubleshooting while approving maintenance and test plans. The role requires expertise in aircraft, weapons, or missile systems development, specifically involving requirements development, test planning, and execution for manned or unmanned aircraft. You will solve complex problems regarding aircraft modification, maintenance, and airworthiness within the Group 5 UAS systems domain.

What you'll do

  • Lead test engineering, maintenance, and operations for the Victorville test site.
  • Ensure technical adequacy, safety, and effectiveness of ground, taxi, and flight tests.
  • Balance trade-offs between speed, rigor, and safety while building scalable team processes.
  • Lead technical problem solving, RCCA investigations, and hands-on troubleshooting.
  • Approve maintenance and test plans while directing aircraft configuration and readiness.
  • Coordinate across all program stakeholders to align test operations with program objectives.

What we're looking for

  • 8-15 years of experience in aircraft, weapons, or missile systems development and test.
  • Hands-on experience with test, maintenance, and/or test stands.
  • Test engineering experience with developmental manned or unmanned aircraft systems including requirements, planning, execution, and reporting.
  • Ability to immediately obtain a U.S. Top Secret-level security clearance.
  • Experience building and scaling teams and processes.
  • Experience with aircraft operations, maintenance, and/or pilot experience (homebuilt aircraft or A&P experience is a plus).
  • Ability to work extended hours and travel as required for test planning and execution.

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