Senior Flight Test Engineer – Missile & Flight Systems

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

Job summary

Anduril is seeking a highly motivated Flight Test Engineer focused on developmental testing of aircraft weapon and missile systems. You will coordinate and execute all facets of the test program, collaborating with leadership and cross-functional teams to drive innovation in defense technology.

You will plan, execute, and report on system-level T&E, lead test activities for subsystems, analyze data, and work with program management to define requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical discipline; equivalent experience accepted.
• 8+ years as test conductor/director for developmental aircraft, weapons, or missile systems.
• Strong understanding of engineering concepts and broad application experience.
• Experience in developmental weapon/missile system test including requirements, planning, execution, and reporting.
• Familiarity with MIL-STD-8591, MIL-STD-2088, MIL-STD-1553, MIL-STD-1760, AS8775, AS5653, etc.
• Experience with test integration on suspension, arming, and release equipment.
• Knowledge of National Airspace System and UAS operating rules.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute system-level test and evaluation of hardware and software.
• Lead or support test engineering for missile or weapon systems.
• Collect data and perform initial analysis.
• Coordinate with 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 operational standards.

Skills

Test engineering leadership

MIL-STD knowledge

DoD experience

UAS test flight

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

Linux

Autopilot software

Job description

Anduril is seeking a highly motivated Flight Test Engineer focused on developmental testing of aircraft weapon and missile systems. You will coordinate and execute all facets of the test program, collaborating with leadership and cross-functional teams to drive innovation in defense technology.

You will plan, execute, and report on system-level T&E, lead test activities for subsystems, analyze data, and work with program management to define requirements.