Staff Flight Test Engineer, Air Dominance & Strike

Anduril Industries

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Work type: On-site
Location: Victorville, CA
Salary: $166,000–$220,000 / yr
Posted: today

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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 · Staff Flight Test Engineer, Air Dominance & Strike

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As a Staff Flight Test Engineer at Air Dominance & Strike in Victorville, California, you will join a dedicated team responsible for the developmental testing of a revolutionary Group 5 UAS. Your role involves senior-level activities such as resource planning, conducting ground and flight tests, initial issue investigation, and process improvement. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team including functional engineers and program representatives to execute test events at various ranges. Key responsibilities include developing requirements, discussing test results with engineering teams, and ensuring compliance with relevant military standards like MIL-STD-882E and AS5653. The ideal candidate has over 12 years of experience in developmental aircraft testing and a strong understanding of the National Airspace System regulations.

Skills

MIL-STD-882E MIL-STD-516C MIL-STD-1553 MIL-STD-1760 AS5653 National Airspace System UAS operating rules Top Secret security clearance

What you'll do

Plan and coordinate all aspects of the flight test program for a new UAS.
Conduct ground and flight tests at various private and government-owned ranges.
Investigate initial issues and develop solutions to improve testing processes.
Work with engineering teams to establish requirements and analyze test results.
Maintain expertise in relevant military standards and airspace regulations.

What we're looking for

12+ years of experience as a test conductor/director for developmental aircraft, weapons, or missile systems.
Extensive background in aerospace testing including aero/performance, loads/dynamics, propulsion, and electrical systems.
Expertise in military standards such as MIL-STD-882E, MIL-STD-516C, and AS5653.
Knowledge of airspace regulations for the National Airspace System and UAS operations.
Experience leading ground and flight test events at various test ranges.
Hold a Top Secret security clearance.

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