Flight Test Lead — Hypersonic & Rocket Systems

Anduril Industries, Inc.; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 146,000 - 197,000; Full time

Job summary

Anduril Industries seeks an experienced Flight Test Engineer to lead full-system testing of subsonic to hypersonic systems. You will plan, coordinate, and report on flight and ground tests, driving safety and quality across teams.

You will collaborate with program management and certifying agencies, mentor junior engineers, and ensure rigorous data analysis and documentation throughout the test program.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical discipline; equivalent experience may substitute.
• 7–10+ years as program lead or test director for rocket systems, including planning, execution and reporting.
• Experience with MRTFB, FSS, MIL-STD standards and flight test operations.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute full system-level T&E of hardware and software, including resource planning and milestones.
• Lead a team to coordinate ground and flight testing, analyze data, and drive process improvements.
• Serve as lead test engineer for development and integration testing of rocket-launched subsystems.
• Engage with civil/government certifiers to obtain operational authorizations and ensure safety.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Master's degree in engineering

Tools

Go

Java

C++

Python

JavaScript

SIMDIS

Linux

Job description

Anduril Industries seeks an experienced Flight Test Engineer to lead full-system testing of subsonic to hypersonic systems. You will plan, coordinate, and report on flight and ground tests, driving safety and quality across teams.

You will collaborate with program management and certifying agencies, mentor junior engineers, and ensure rigorous data analysis and documentation throughout the test program.