Senior Flight Test Engineer

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology.

The Senior Flight Test Engineer will be responsible for evaluating the software and hardware capabilities of the Altius UAS platform for operational suitability.

Responsibilities:

• Plan and execute system-level T&E of hardware and software with emphasis placed on resource planning, conducting ground and flight test, initial issue investigation, and process improvement/development.
• Work closely with program management and other engineering departments to develop requirements, and discuss test results to include collected data and observations.
• Perform safety and risk analysis for testing events.
• Collect test data and perform initial data analysis for the system under test.
• Conduct ground and flight testing at private and government-owned test ranges.
• Work in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures and practices.
• As a flight test engineer, under minimal supervision, you will be responsible for test planning, execution, reporting, and evaluating the system under test (software and/or hardware).

Requirements:

• A bachelor’s degree or a related technical discipline from an accredited institution.
• Must possess the ability to understand new concepts quickly; apply them accurately; organize, schedule, and coordinate work phases; and determine the appropriate approach at the task level or, with assistance, at the project level to provide solutions to a range of complex problems.
• Must have strong communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills.
• Methodical, thorough, and detail oriented.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team; able to perform complex tasks in one or more engineering areas.
• Willingness to learn new skills and concepts.
• Current or able to acquire an FAA 14 CFR Part 107: Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems certification.
• Current or able to acquire an FAA 14 CFR Part 61: Certification Pilots, Flight Instructors, and Ground Instructors (ground test complete is the ONLY requirement).
• Previous experience or working knowledge of National Airspace and UAS operating guidelines and regulations.
• Ability to obtain a security clearance.
• Able to work extended hours as required.
• Ability to travel as required for planning and testing.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong software and documentation experience; familiarity with Linux based operating systems, networking, ssh, and command line.
• 5+ years flight test engineering or system level testing experience.
• Knowledge and experience with Group 2/3 fixed wing systems.
• Experience working DOD programs.

Benefits:

• Highly competitive equity grants.
• Top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including health, recovery, and other support.