Flight Test Lead – Missile & Aircraft Systems

Anduril Industries; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 147,000 - 196,000; Full time

Job summary

Anduril Industries in Costa Mesa, CA is seeking a highly motivated flight test engineer focused on developmental test of new aircraft weapon and missile systems. You will plan, execute, and report on test programs, collaborating with cross‑functional teams to solve hard problems and accelerate cutting-edge defense technology.

The role covers development tests, certification and integration tests, and flight operations across private and government ranges.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical discipline.
• 8+ years of experience as test conductor/director for developmental aircraft, weapons, or missile systems.
• Strong understanding of engineering concepts, principles, codes, and theory; broad application across specialties.
• Test engineering experience with developmental weapon or missile systems on manned/unmanned aircraft.
• Knowledge of MIL-STD-8591, MIL-STD-2088, MIL-STD-1553, MIL-STD-1760, AS8775, AS5653.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute system-level T&E of hardware and software with emphasis on resource planning, ground and flight test, issue investigation, and process development.
• Lead or supporting test engineer for missile/weapon systems including development, certification and integration tests.
• Collect test data and perform initial data analysis for the system under test.
• Work with program management and other engineering teams to develop requirements and discuss results.
• Create developmental test plans, test cards, technical updates and test reports.
• Conduct ground and flight testing at private and government-owned test ranges.
• Maintain safe work practices in accordance with procedures.

Skills

Test engineering

Flight test planning

Problem solving

Communication skills

Teamwork

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

Go

Java

C++

Python

Linux

Job description

Anduril Industries in Costa Mesa, CA is seeking a highly motivated flight test engineer focused on developmental test of new aircraft weapon and missile systems. You will plan, execute, and report on test programs, collaborating with cross‑functional teams to solve hard problems and accelerate cutting-edge defense technology.

The role covers development tests, certification and integration tests, and flight operations across private and government ranges.