Senior Flight Test Aircraft Engineer

Slope; Victorville (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Equity grants

Job summary

Anduril Industries is seeking a Senior Crew Chief to lead developmental flight test of new products. You will oversee mechanical assessment, maintenance coordination, flight execution, and reporting on aircraft readiness within the Test and Evaluation team.

Ideal candidates have 8+ years of A&P experience, an active TS clearance, and the ability to adapt quickly in a fast-paced environment. Expect multi-discipline collaboration and root-cause problem solving.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Proficient with computer use (standard browser, word processing applications).
• Willing to be multi-capable, including electronics troubleshooting and repair.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Active TS Clearance, investigation within 5 years or continuous evaluation.
• 8 years or more of airframe and powerplant experience.
• Ability to travel as required.
• Ability to obtain A&P license within 1 year.
• Subject to pre-employment and randomized substance screening.

Responsibilities

• Perform many aspects of flight test maintenance including modification, instrumentation, documentation, and post flight analysis.
• Maintain, troubleshoot, rig and repair aircraft and aircraft subsystems.
• Conduct a variety of aircraft ground operations including Launch, Recovery, and Ground Engine run-up.
• Perform standard preflight maintenance on fixed or rotary wing aircraft.
• Complete aircraft and equipment documentation.
• Procedural Development
• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain site support equipment.
• Communicate mechanical assessment with engineering and manufacturing personnel.
• Assist with validation and testing of various electronic components using equipment such as multimeters, oscilloscopes, network analyzers, and test racks.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Electronics troubleshooting

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

Airframe and Powerplant license

Tools

Multimeters

Oscilloscopes

Network analyzers

Test racks

Job description

Anduril Industries is seeking a Senior Crew Chief to lead developmental flight test of new products. You will oversee mechanical assessment, maintenance coordination, flight execution, and reporting on aircraft readiness within the Test and Evaluation team.

Ideal candidates have 8+ years of A&P experience, an active TS clearance, and the ability to adapt quickly in a fast-paced environment. Expect multi-discipline collaboration and root-cause problem solving.