Staff Flight Test Engineer, Unmanned Air Vehicles

Anduril Industries

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Work type
On-site
Location
Victorville, CACosta Mesa, CA
Salary
$166,000–$220,000 / yr
Posted
2 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 · Staff Flight Test Engineer, Unmanned Air Vehicles

Staff Flight Test Engineer, Unmanned Air Vehicles joins the Test and Evaluation team to conduct developmental flight test activities for the Fury UAS. This role focuses on the development of a new Group 5 unmanned aircraft, where the engineer will own and support planning, coordination, execution, and reporting across all facets of the test program. Daily responsibilities include conducting ground and flight tests at private or government-owned ranges, collecting and analyzing system data, and collaborating with engineering teams to develop requirements based on observed results. The ideal candidate possesses extensive experience in aircraft, weapons, or missile systems and is proficient in standards such as MIL-STD-882E, MIL-STD-516C, MIL-STD-1553, MIL-STD-1760, and AS5653. Technical skills include knowledge of aero/performance, propulsion, and electrical systems, with preferred experience in programming languages like Go, Java, C++, Python, or JavaScript.

What you'll do

  • Perform senior-level flight test engineering for the Fury UAS including resource planning and process improvement.
  • Conduct ground and flight test events at private and government-owned test ranges.
  • Collect and perform initial analysis on data gathered from systems under test.
  • Collaborate with Engineering to develop requirements and discuss results based on collected data.
  • Lead teams of engineers and program representatives during testing phases.
  • Manage the planning, coordination, execution, and reporting for all facets of the test program.
  • Ensure all testing activities are conducted safely in accordance with established operating procedures.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in a related technical discipline or equivalent engineering experience.
  • 12+ years of experience as a test conductor/director for developmental aircraft, weapons, or missile systems.
  • Experience in test engineering for manned or unmanned aircraft including requirements development, planning, execution, and reporting.
  • Technical expertise in aero/performance, loads/dynamics, propulsion, or electrical systems.
  • Working knowledge of MIL-STD-882E, MIL-STD-516C, MIL-STD-1553, MIL-STD-1760, AS5653, and National Airspace System regulations.
  • Experience with large aircraft development and working with the Department of Defense.
  • Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Top Secret security clearance.
  • Prior experience with software coding (Go, Java, C++, Python, JavaScript), large UAS development, or Combined Test Force operations (preferred).

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