Senior Propulsion and Systems Test Engineer

Anduril-1; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 128,000 - 191,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity grants

Benefits package

Job summary

Anduril Rocket Motors in Huntsville, AL seeks a seasoned Test and Systems Engineer to manage and verify requirements for a critical space propulsion program. You will develop test processes, standards, and procedures and provide technical leadership to ensure robust verification across subscale and static rocket motor tests.

The role requires 8+ years in systems/test engineering, DoD/space experience, and the ability to lead multidisciplinary teams in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• B.S. in aerospace, mechanical, computer science or similar engineering or technical field.
• 8+ years Systems or Test Engineering Experience across the life cycle.
• Test experience, preferably propulsion and space related.
• Strong technical leadership experience, initiative, and ownership over tasks.
• Experience documenting processes and procedures and producing on-floor work instructions.
• Understanding of rocket motors and propulsion systems used in missiles.
• Basic knowledge of reliability engineering concepts and practices.
• Experience with Data Acquisition systems, instrumentation, and data post-processing.
• Experience with Systems Engineering, Requirements Elicitation and Management, Integration, and Test Activities on complex systems - DoD Weapon Systems, Space Systems, etc...
• Outstanding communication skills to include presentation of developed artifacts.
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Top Secret security clearance.
• Experience creating and improving processes.
• 10-15% travel

Responsibilities

• Interface with stakeholders to derive qualification requirements and develop robust test plans for verification.
• Provide technical leadership to the test team across multiple tests from subscale to solid rocket motor static tests.
• Drive verification activities including subscale testing, environmental testing, and static testing of solid rocket motors.
• Develop and standardize test processes and procedures, including test CONOPs and risk assessment.
• Identify and work with suppliers/customers to outsource testing as needed.
• Identify need for and develop new test capabilities at production facilities.
• Generate, review, and release work instructions, processes, and procedures.
• Present to peers and customers in safety reviews and Test Readiness Reviews.
• Support prototyping, manufacturing, and test operations onsite at facilities and suppliers' sites.
• Develop artifacts aligned with stakeholder needs; ensure artifacts are complete and accurate.
• Demonstrate and validate that Anduril delivers real Systems Engineering, Test, and Mission Systems Integration capabilities.

Skills

Systems engineering experience

Test engineering experience

Leadership

Documentation

Data acquisition & instrumentation

Clearance eligible (Top Secret)

Education

Bachelor's degree in aerospace, mechanical, computer science or similar engineering

Tools

SysML

Cameo MagicDraw

MATLAB/Simulink

Job description

Anduril Rocket Motors in Huntsville, AL seeks a seasoned Test and Systems Engineer to manage and verify requirements for a critical space propulsion program. You will develop test processes, standards, and procedures and provide technical leadership to ensure robust verification across subscale and static rocket motor tests.

The role requires 8+ years in systems/test engineering, DoD/space experience, and the ability to lead multidisciplinary teams in a fast-paced environment.