Senior Product Quality Engineer

Anduril; Victorville (CA); On-site; USD 146,000 - 194,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity grants

Competitive benefits

Job summary

Anduril Industries in Victorville, CA is seeking a Senior Quality Engineer to support flight-test operations and ensure quality assurance for aircraft integration and testing on the flight line.

You will bridge development engineering, production, and field ops, lead RCCA initiatives, and drive continuous improvement of flight-test processes in a fast-paced environment. Eligible for US Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or similar technical field.
• 5+ years in Quality, Manufacturing, flight test, sustainment, or engineering with aircraft testing.
• Strong knowledge of aviation systems, subsystems integration, and manufacturing processes.
• Familiarity with flight-test processes and troubleshooting under time constraints.
• Experience with DCMA and military customers from enlisted to officers.
• Knowledge of government regulations affecting aviation systems and contracts.
• Experience with quality management of propulsion, flight controls, avionics, and structural components.
• Hands-on with pre/post-flight inspections, quality audits, and troubleshooting.
• Expertise in FMEA, APQP, and FAI.
• GD&T applied to aerospace systems.
• Experience with measurement tools.
• Ability to drive projects to completion in fast-paced environments.
• Eligible to obtain/maintain active U.S. Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality oversight during aircraft maintenance, ground testing, and flight testing, ensuring compliance with standards.
• Conduct pre-flight checks and audits to verify system readiness; develop inspection systems for flight-test needs.
• Lead RCCA initiatives addressing in-field issues and defects affecting readiness.
• Collaborate with test engineers, field ops, and pilots to resolve technical and quality issues.
• Provide real-time technical and quality support during flight tests; capture data and drive corrective actions.
• Drive continuous improvement of flight-test processes, protocols, and operator procedures.
• Support quality documentation for flight-test activities, including logs, NCR metrics, and investigation reports.

Skills

Quality assurance

Flight-test support

RCCA

Time‑critical troubleshooting

DCMA/military customer liaison

GD&T aerospace

Measurement tools

Quality systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

Teamcenter

SolidWorks/NX

Jira

Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)

Job description

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century’s most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Anduril’s family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a realtime, 3D command and control center. As the world enters an era of strategic competition, Anduril is committed to bringing cutting-edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years.

ABOUT THE TEAM

We are seeking a Senior Quality Engineer to support flight test operations in Victorville, CA. This role is on the Quality Engineering team and will focus on quality assurance and process integrity for aircraft operations, integration, and testing directly on the flight test. Your expertise will bridge development engineering, production, and field operations to ensure aircraft functionality and performance under real-world conditions. You will have direct involvement with diagnosing and resolving issues as they arise in the field, providing critical support to the aircraft’s final integration, troubleshooting, and operational readiness.

ABOUT THE ROLE

In this role as a Senior Quality Engineer, the ideal candidate would support operations at our Victorville, CA facility. This is a dynamic and hands-on position with opportunities in managing flight-test quality assurance activities and driving improvements in the aircraft integration process. This position is ideal for someone who thrives in a high-stakes environment, loves to implement innovative solutions, and takes ownership of ensuring precision and quality during critical phases of aircraft ground and flight operations.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Personify quality oversight and support during aircraft maintenance, ground testing, and flight testing. Monitor flight test activities to ensure adherence to stringent quality standards, safety protocols, and detailed technical procedures.
• Conduct thorough pre-flight checks and audits to verify the readiness of systems, structures, and components. Develop and execute inspection systems tailored to flight test and operational support requirements.
• Lead RCCA initiatives specifically targeting issues arising during test and maintenance, and sustainment. Address in-field non-conformance issues and resolve immediate defects impacting operational readiness.
• Partner closely with test engineers, field operations teams, and pilots to resolve technical and quality issues. Evaluate system & process performance directly within operational environments.
• Provide real-time technical and quality support during flight testing, ensuring data is accurately captured, defects are analyzed, and adjustments are rapidly implemented in subsequent iterations.
• Drive continuous improvement of flight test processes, testing protocols, and operator procedures to mitigate risks and enhance operational efficiency.
• Support quality documentation efforts specific to flight-test activities, including inspection logs, NCR metrics, pre-flight investigation reports, and detailed performance summaries.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or similar technical field
• 5+ years of experience in Quality, Manufacturing, flight test, sustainment, or Engineering roles with direct involvement in aircraft testing activities
• Strong working knowledge of aviation systems, subsystems integration, and mechanical/electrical manufacturing processes
• Familiarity with flight-test processes, operational readiness requirements, and troubleshooting under time constraints
• Experience working directly with DCMA and military customers from enlisted to senior officers.
• Knowledge of government regulations affecting aviation systems, defense contracts, and flight certification
• Experience with quality management of complex systems such as propulsion , flight controls, avionics, mission systems, fuel, hydraulics, and structural components
• Hands‑on experience with pre‑flight and post‑flight inspection guidelines, quality audits, and troubleshooting processes
• Expertise in product quality methodologies such as FMEA, APQP, and FAI
• Knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) applied to aerospace systems
• Experience working with measurement tools
• Demonstrated ability to drive projects to completion in fast‑paced environments requiring quick decision-making
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 7+ years of experience with military aircraft flight test operations, quality systems, or production processes
• Working knowledge of AS9100, AS6500, and ISO 9001-based quality management systems
• Familiarity with IPC standards for electronics and MIL standards for aerial vehicle integration
• Experience with Manufacturing Readiness Levels
• Hands‑on experience using Teamcenter, SolidWorks/NX, Jira, and manufacturing execution systems

US Salary Range $146,000 – $194,000 USD

The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers; and are considered part of Anduril's total compensation package. Additionally, Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including:

Benefits

At Anduril, we invest in our people. Our comprehensive, competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees) ensures you’re supported in health, recovery, and whatever comes next. For more information, Explore Our Benefits.