Senior Flight Test Engineer - Missile & Weapon Systems

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

Job summary

Anduril Industries is seeking a highly motivated flight test engineer focused on developmental testing of new aircraft weapon and missile systems. You will coordinate with program leads and cross-functional teams to plan, execute, and report on all facets of the test program.

The role involves system-level T&E across hardware and software, ground and flight tests, and development of test plans. A Top Secret clearance is required plus willingness to travel and extend hours as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical discipline from an accredited institution.
• 8+ years of experience as test conductor/director for developmental aircraft, weapons, or missile systems.
• Strong understanding of engineering concepts, principles, codes, and theory; broad application of those concepts.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute system level T&E of hardware and software with emphasis on resource planning, ground and flight test.
• Act as lead or supporting test engineer for missile or weapon systems including development, certification and integration testing.
• Collect test data and perform initial data analysis for the system under test.
• Collaborate with program management and other engineering departments to develop requirements and discuss results.
• Assist in the creation of developmental test plans, test cards, updates and reports.
• Conduct ground and flight testing at private and government-owned test ranges.
• Work safely according to established procedures.

Skills

Flight test planning

Test execution

Data analysis

Technical communication

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

Job description

Anduril Industries is seeking a highly motivated flight test engineer focused on developmental testing of new aircraft weapon and missile systems. You will coordinate with program leads and cross-functional teams to plan, execute, and report on all facets of the test program.

The role involves system-level T&E across hardware and software, ground and flight tests, and development of test plans. A Top Secret clearance is required plus willingness to travel and extend hours as needed.