Senior Flight Test Engineer - Missile & Weapon Systems

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

Benefits offered by this job

Equity grants

Top-tier benefits

Competitive salary

Job summary

Anduril Industries is seeking a highly motivated flight test engineer focused on developmental test of aircraft weapon and missile systems. You will coordinate with program leadership and cross-functional teams to solve complex problems and advance defense technology.

The role spans system-level test planning, data analysis, and range testing across private and government ranges. Strong communication, TS clearance eligibility, and willingness to travel are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical discipline.
• 8+ years of experience as test conductor/director for developmental aircraft, weapons, or missile systems.
• Experience with MIL-STD-8591, MIL-STD-2088, MIL-STD-1553, MIL-STD-1760, AS8775, AS5653, etc.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Top Secret-Level security clearance.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.
• Ability to travel for test planning and execution.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute system level T&E of hardware and software with emphasis on resource planning, ground and flight test, issue investigation, and improvement.
• Act as lead or supporting test engineer for missile or weapon systems to include development, certification and integration test of subsystems to the AUR configuration.
• Collect test data and perform initial data analysis for the system under test.
• Collaborate with program management and other engineering teams to develop requirements and discuss results.
• Create developmental test plans, test cards, updates and test reports.
• Conduct ground and flight testing at private and government ranges.
• Follow safe operating procedures and standard practices.

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical discipline

Job description

Anduril Industries is seeking a highly motivated flight test engineer focused on developmental test of aircraft weapon and missile systems. You will coordinate with program leadership and cross-functional teams to solve complex problems and advance defense technology.

The role spans system-level test planning, data analysis, and range testing across private and government ranges. Strong communication, TS clearance eligibility, and willingness to travel are required.