Flight Test Engineer: Advanced Missile Systems

Anduril; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 112,000 - 149,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity grants

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Anduril Industries is seeking a Flight Test Engineer - Advanced Effects (Missiles) in California. You will plan, coordinate, execute and report on test programs for missile systems, working with cross-functional teams to advance development and production test activities.

The role emphasizes development, certification, and integration testing of subsystems with AUR configurations. Candidates should have DoD testing experience and be able to travel for test planning and execution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical discipline.
• 3+ years as test conductor/director for developmental aircraft, weapons, or missile systems.
• Experience with developmental weapon or missile systems on manned/unmanned aircraft (requirements, planning, execution, reporting).
• Familiar with MIL-STD-8591, MIL-STD-2088, MIL-STD-1553, MIL-STD-1760, AS8775, AS5653, etc.
• Ability to obtain/maintain U.S. Top Secret clearance.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute system-level test & evaluation of hardware and software.
• Lead or support missile/weapon system test across development, certification, and integration.
• Collect data and perform initial analysis for the system under test.
• Collaborate with program management and engineering to develop requirements and discuss results.
• Prepare developmental test plans, test cards, updates and reports.
• Conduct ground and flight testing at private and government ranges.
• Maintain safety and standard operating procedures.

Skills

Test leadership

System testing

Data analysis

Written and verbal communication

Security clearance readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

MIL-STD-8591

MIL-STD-2088

MIL-STD-1553

MIL-STD-1760

AS8775

AS5653

Linux

COTS UAS autopilot

mission planning software

Job description

Anduril Industries is seeking a Flight Test Engineer - Advanced Effects (Missiles) in California. You will plan, coordinate, execute and report on test programs for missile systems, working with cross-functional teams to advance development and production test activities.

The role emphasizes development, certification, and integration testing of subsystems with AUR configurations. Candidates should have DoD testing experience and be able to travel for test planning and execution.