Lead Flight Test Engineer - Rocket Systems & T&E

Telemetry Today LLC; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 146,000 - 197,000; Full time

Job summary

Anduril Industries in the United States seeks a seasoned Flight Test Engineer to guide full-system T&E for rocket-launched systems, from ground to flight tests. You will lead a team, ensure safety, and coordinate with civil and government agencies to obtain essential authorizations.

The role requires 7–10+ years in program leadership for missile-related testing, strong knowledge of MRTFB procedures, and the ability to travel for test planning and execution. A Master’s degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field; equivalent experience allowed.
• 7–10+ years as program lead or test director for rocket-launched systems or developmental weapon systems.
• Experience with MRTFB operations, safety and test procedures.
• Flight safety system development and compliance with MRTFB, RCC, FAA standards.
• Familiarity with MIL-STD series and ADS-45-HDBK.
• Ability to manage complex test schedules and coordinate stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with program management on proposals, test strategies, and evaluation solutions.
• Develop requirements, communicate schedules, establish test gates and milestones.
• Lead a team to plan and execute full-system level T&E of hardware and software.
• Engage with civil and government certifying agencies for authorizations.
• Plan, execute, and report lab, ground, and flight tests; analyze data.

Skills

Flight test leadership

Test planning

Data analysis

Safety compliance

Documentation

Team coordination

Independent work

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical discipline

Master’s degree in engineering (preferred)

Tools

Linux

SIMDIS

Flight simulation tools

Job description

Anduril Industries in the United States seeks a seasoned Flight Test Engineer to guide full-system T&E for rocket-launched systems, from ground to flight tests. You will lead a team, ensure safety, and coordinate with civil and government agencies to obtain essential authorizations.

The role requires 7–10+ years in program leadership for missile-related testing, strong knowledge of MRTFB procedures, and the ability to travel for test planning and execution. A Master’s degree is preferred.