Lead Flight Test Engineer, Mission Autonomy & UAS Equity

Anduril; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 146,000 - 194,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Retirement

Paid time off

Job summary

A defense technology company in California is seeking a highly motivated flight test engineer. The role demands planning, coordination, and execution of test programs for flight systems. Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree and at least 7 years of relevant experience as a lead test conductor. The position involves collaborating with program management and engineers to ensure safety and effective data collection during testing. Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential, along with the ability to work independently and in teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent engineering experience.
• 7+ years as a lead test conductor/test director.
• Strong command-line interface (CLI) skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute system-level T&E of hardware and software.
• Develop requirements and discuss test results.
• Collect test data and perform initial data analysis.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication (written and verbal)

Technical understanding

Team collaboration

CLI navigation

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related technical discipline

Tools

Linux

Simulation environments

Job description

A defense technology company in California is seeking a highly motivated flight test engineer. The role demands planning, coordination, and execution of test programs for flight systems. Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree and at least 7 years of relevant experience as a lead test conductor. The position involves collaborating with program management and engineers to ensure safety and effective data collection during testing. Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential, along with the ability to work independently and in teams.