Senior Flight Test Engineer – Missile & Aircraft Systems

Anduril Industries, Inc.; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 147,000 - 196,000; Full time

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Benefits package

Job summary

Anduril Industries, Inc. is seeking a highly motivated flight test engineer focused on developmental testing of new aircraft weapon and missile systems in Costa Mesa, CA.

You will plan, coordinate, execute, and report all facets of the test program, collaborating across departments to advance autonomy, AI, and sensor fusion technologies. You will conduct system-level tests on both hardware and software, work with government ranges, and ensure safety and compliance with DoD standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical discipline or equivalent engineering experience.
• 8+ years of experience as test conductor/director for developmental aircraft, weapons, or missile systems.
• Strong understanding of engineering concepts, principles, codes, and theory with broad application.
• Experience with developmental weapon or missile systems on manned/unmanned aircraft (requirements, planning, execution, reporting).
• Knowledge of MIL-STD-8591, MIL-STD-2088, MIL-STD-1553, MIL-STD-1760, AS8775, AS5653; arming/release equipment integration.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute system-level T&E of hardware/software.
• Lead or support test engineer for missile/weapon systems development and integration tests.
• Collect test data and perform initial analysis.
• Collaborate with program management and engineering to develop requirements and discuss results.
• Create developmental test plans, test cards, updates and reports.
• Conduct ground and flight testing at private and government ranges.
• Adhere to safety procedures and standard operating practices.

Skills

Test planning

Flight test execution

Systems integration

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical discipline

Tools

MIL-STD-8591

MIL-STD-2088

MIL-STD-1553

AS8775/AS5653

Job description

Anduril Industries, Inc. is seeking a highly motivated flight test engineer focused on developmental testing of new aircraft weapon and missile systems in Costa Mesa, CA.

You will plan, coordinate, execute, and report all facets of the test program, collaborating across departments to advance autonomy, AI, and sensor fusion technologies. You will conduct system-level tests on both hardware and software, work with government ranges, and ensure safety and compliance with DoD standards.