Senior Flight Test Engineer, Mission Autonomy

Anduril Industries

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Work type
On-site
Location
Costa Mesa, CA
Salary
$146,000–$194,000 / yr
Posted
64 days ago
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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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TL;DR · Senior Flight Test Engineer, Mission Autonomy

As a Senior Flight Test Engineer - Mission Autonomy, you will join the Test and Evaluation team to conduct developmental testing for flight systems. You will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing system-level testing of hardware and software, including ground and flight tests at private and government ranges. Your daily work involves performing safety and risk analyses, collecting and analyzing test data, and collaborating with program management to develop requirements. The role focuses on the development, certification, and integration of small UAS or weapon systems into specific configurations. Required skills include command-line interface proficiency, knowledge of National Airspace System regulations, and experience with unmanned aircraft. Preferred qualifications include programming in Go, Java, C++, Python, or JavaScript, Linux environment expertise, Ardupilot mission planning software, and experience with simulation tools for testing autonomous systems.

What you'll do

  • Plan and execute system-level test and evaluation for hardware and software components.
  • Conduct ground and flight testing at private and government-owned test ranges.
  • Act as the lead test engineer for small UAS and weapon systems integration.
  • Perform safety and risk analysis for all scheduled testing events.
  • Collect and perform initial data analysis on systems under test to identify issues.
  • Develop technical requirements and report test results to program management and engineering teams.
  • Improve and develop internal testing processes based on gathered data and observations.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in a related technical discipline or equivalent engineering experience.
  • 7+ years of experience as a lead test conductor/director for developmental weapon or missile systems on manned and/or unmanned aircraft.
  • Working knowledge of the National Airspace System and UAS operating rules and regulations.
  • Strong command-line interface (CLI) skills for system navigation and management.
  • Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Top Secret security clearance.
  • Experience working with the Department of Defense (preferred).
  • Prior experience with software code/script building in languages such as Go, Java, C++, Python, or JavaScript (preferred).
  • Proficiency in Linux environments and experience with Ardupilot software (preferred).

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