Senior Flight Test Engineer: Advanced Weapons

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

Job summary

Anduril is seeking a highly capable flight test engineer focused on developmental testing of new aircraft weapon and missile systems. You will plan, coordinate, execute, and report on all facets of the test program, collaborating with cross-functional teams to push innovations in test strategy and safety.

You will lead or support test activities, develop requirements, and ensure rigorous data collection and analysis across ground and flight tests at multiple ranges.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field.
• 8+ years as test conductor/director for developmental aircraft, weapons, or missile systems.
• Strong grasp of engineering concepts and related disciplines.
• Experience with developmental weapon/missile systems on manned/unmanned aircraft.
• Familiar with MIL-STD standards listed and test integration elements.
• Experience with test planning, execution and reporting.
• Ability to obtain/maintain US Top Secret clearance.
• Willingness to travel for test planning/execution.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute system-level T&E of hardware and software.
• Lead or support test engineering for missile/weapon systems.
• Collect test data and perform initial analysis.
• Collaborate with management and engineering to refine requirements.
• Create developmental test plans, test cards, updates and reports.
• Conduct ground and flight testing at private/government ranges.
• Work safely in accordance with procedures.

Skills

Strong communication

Teamwork

Analytical thinking

Travel readiness

Independent worker

Security clearance eligibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical discipline

Tools

MIL-STD-8591

MIL-STD-2088

MIL-STD-1553

MIL-STD-1760

AS8775

AS5653

Linux

COTS UAS autopilot software

Job description

Anduril is seeking a highly capable flight test engineer focused on developmental testing of new aircraft weapon and missile systems. You will plan, coordinate, execute, and report on all facets of the test program, collaborating with cross-functional teams to push innovations in test strategy and safety.

You will lead or support test activities, develop requirements, and ensure rigorous data collection and analysis across ground and flight tests at multiple ranges.