Early Career Flight Test Engineer, Altius

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

The Test and Evaluation team at Anduril plays a crucial role in ensuring that every product meets the highest standards of performance and reliability.

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).

Responsibilities:

• Support and plan test events conducted at test sites as required by the specific test.
• Configure and manage test-owned assets, including hardware components, specific payloads, software/firmware configuration, and fleet management.
• Generate evaluation test plans and reports focusing on system functionality and suitability of software and hardware integration efforts.
• Plan and execute test cards, conduct pre and post-flight briefings, and manage test events with diverse support teams.
• Collaborate with SMEs and cross-functional teams within the business line through development and production testing, reporting of test findings, and test status.
• Interface daily with hardware and software engineering teams.
• Collect metrics for flight test events.

Requirements:

• A bachelor's degree or a related technical discipline from an accredited institution.
• Ability to understand new concepts quickly and apply them accurately.
• Strong communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills.
• Methodical, thorough, and detail-oriented.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• 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.
• 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.
• 1-3 years flight test engineering or system-level testing experience.
• Knowledge and experience with Group 2/3 fixed-wing systems.
• Experience working with DOD programs.

Benefits:

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