Senior Flight Test Engineer, Unmanned Systems

Anduril Industries, Inc.; Victorville (CA); On-site; USD 166,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

Anduril Industries, Inc. is seeking a Staff Flight Test Engineer for Unmanned Air Vehicles in the United States. The role focuses on development flight tests for a revolutionary Group 5 UAS, leading test teams, planning, execution, and reporting across private and DoD ranges.

Strong DoD test experience and Secret clearance eligibility are required. You will collaborate with engineering to form test requirements, analyze data, and drive process improvements while adhering to safety and procedures

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or related technical discipline from an accredited institution.
• 12+ years as test conductor/director for developmental aircraft, weapons, or missile systems.
• Experience as test conductor/director for developmental aircraft, weapons, or missile systems.
• Test planning, execution, and reporting for developmental manned/unmanned aircraft.
• Experience in aero/performance, loads/dynamics, propulsion or electrical domains.
• Understanding of engineering concepts; broad application across related specialties.
• Familiar with MIL-STD-882E, MIL-STD-516C, MIL-STD-1553, MIL-STD-1760, AS5653.
• Knowledge of US National Airspace System and UAS operating rules.
• Ability to learn quickly, organize, coordinate, and provide solutions to complex problems.
• Strong documentation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to work extended hours and travel for test planning/execution.
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Top Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Perform senior-level development flight test activities for the Fury UAS with emphasis on planning and test execution.
• Lead or participate in a team of flight test engineers to conduct ground and flight tests at private and government ranges.
• Collect test data and perform initial data analysis for the system under test.
• Collaborate with Engineering to develop requirements and discuss test results.
• Work safely in accordance with established procedures.

Skills

Test leadership

Flight test execution

Independent work

Strong communication

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Tools

MIL-STD-882E

MIL-STD-516C

MIL-STD-1553

MIL-STD-1760

AS5653

Job description

Anduril Industries, Inc. is seeking a Staff Flight Test Engineer for Unmanned Air Vehicles in the United States. The role focuses on development flight tests for a revolutionary Group 5 UAS, leading test teams, planning, execution, and reporting across private and DoD ranges.

Strong DoD test experience and Secret clearance eligibility are required. You will collaborate with engineering to form test requirements, analyze data, and drive process improvements while adhering to safety and procedures