Flight Test Engineer - Advanced Effects (Missiles)

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

This position is looking for a highly motivated flight test engineer with emphasis in developmental test of new aircraft weapon and missile systems.

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.
• 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.
• Work closely with program management and other engineering departments to develop requirements, and discuss test results to include collected data and observations.
• Assist in the creation of developmental test plans, test cards, technical updates and test reports.
• Conduct ground and flight testing at private and government-owned test ranges.
• Work in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures and standard practices.

Requirements:

• A bachelor's degree in engineering or a related technical discipline from an accredited institution.
• 3+ years of experience as test conductor/director for developmental aircraft, weapons, or missile systems.
• Must have a good understanding of engineering concepts, principles, codes, and theory.
• Test engineering experience working with developmental weapon or missile systems on manned and/or unmanned aircraft.
• Previous experience with and/or current working knowledge of MIL-STD-8591, MIL-STD-2088, MIL-STD-1553, MIL-STD-1760, AS8775, AS5653, etc.
• Experience integrating and conducting test with suspension, arming, and release equipment.
• Previous expertise and working knowledge of the National Airspace System and UAS operating rules and regulations thereof.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with the Department of Defense (DoD).
• Prior experience with software code/script building using programming languages such as Go, Java, C++, Python, JavaScript, etc.
• Prior experience with Linux based systems and command line.
• Working Knowledge with COTs Small UAS autopilot and mission planning software.
• Experience working with manned aircraft personnel and familiar with aviation terminology.
• Experience with weapon or tactical datalinks.
• Experience with multiple different propulsion systems to include air and non-air breathing.

Benefits:

• Highly competitive equity grants
• Top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including comprehensive and competitive benefits package