Senior Flight Test Engineer - Advanced Effects

Telemetry Today LLC; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 147,000 - 196,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity grants

Top-tier benefits

Job summary

Anduril in California is seeking a highly motivated Flight Test Engineer focused on developmental test of aircraft weapon and missile systems. You will plan, coordinate, execute, and report on all facets of the test program, working with a broad spectrum of teams to solve complex problems.

You will conduct ground and flight tests across ranges, develop test plans, and contribute to continuous improvements in testing methods.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical discipline; substitutions allowed.
• 8+ years as test conductor/director for developmental aircraft, weapons, or missile systems.
• Strong understanding of engineering concepts and broad application.
• Test engineering experience with developmental weapon/missile systems on manned/unmanned aircraft.
• Experience with MIL-STD-8591, MIL-STD-2088, MIL-STD-1553, MIL-STD-1760, AS8775, AS5653.
• Experience integrating and testing with suspension, arming, and release equipment.
• Knowledge of the National Airspace System and UAS operating rules.
• Ability to travel and obtain U.S. Top Secret clearance.
• Pre-employment and randomized substance screening.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute system level T&E of hardware and software with emphasis on resource planning and test execution.
• Lead or support test engineer for missile/weapon systems including development and integration tests.
• Collect test data and perform initial data analysis for the system under test.
• Collaborate with program management and engineering 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 ranges.
• Work safely following procedures.

Skills

Test leadership

Communication

Independent + team player

Travel readiness

Security clearance readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related discipline

Tools

Linux knowledge

DoD standards familiarity

Job description

Anduril in California is seeking a highly motivated Flight Test Engineer focused on developmental test of aircraft weapon and missile systems. You will plan, coordinate, execute, and report on all facets of the test program, working with a broad spectrum of teams to solve complex problems.

You will conduct ground and flight tests across ranges, develop test plans, and contribute to continuous improvements in testing methods.