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Flight Test Engineer - Mission Autonomy

21 hours, 27 minutes ago
United States
Full-time
Senior
Test Engineer
Quality Assurance and Testing
C++ Go Java JavaScript Linux Python
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Anduril Industries

Anduril Industries

Anduril Industries is an American defense technology firm that specializes in developing advanced autonomous systems for integrated awareness and security across land, sea, and air, utilizing its proprietary Lattice platform to enhance intelligence, su...

Aerospace & Defense
1K-5K
Founded 2017
$2200M raised
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Description

  • Plan and execute system-level test and evaluation activities for hardware and software, including resource planning, ground testing, flight testing, initial issue investigation, and process improvement.
  • Work with program management and engineering teams to develop requirements and review test results, collected data, and observations.
  • Serve as lead test engineer for small UAS or weapon systems, including development, certification, and subsystem integration testing to the AUR configuration.
  • Perform safety and risk analysis for testing events.
  • Collect test data and perform initial analysis for the system under test.
  • Conduct ground and flight testing at private and government-owned test ranges.
  • Work in accordance with established operating procedures and safe work practices.
  • Support and/or lead a cross-functional team on planning, coordination, execution, and reporting across the test program.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in a related technical discipline from an accredited institution, or equivalent engineering experience in lieu of education.
  • 3+ years of experience as a lead test conductor or test director for developmental weapon or missile systems on manned and/or unmanned aircraft.
  • Experience with requirements development, test planning and execution, and test reporting.
  • Ability to quickly understand new concepts, organize work phases, coordinate tasks, and solve complex problems with appropriate guidance when needed.
  • Strong understanding of engineering concepts, principles, codes, and theory, with broad application across technical specialties.
  • Working knowledge of the National Airspace System and UAS operating rules and regulations.
  • Strong command-line interface (CLI) skills for system navigation and management.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team, including on complex engineering tasks.
  • Ability to travel as required and work extended hours as needed.
  • Bias for action and ability to identify and resolve problems proactively.
  • Eligibility to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Top Secret security clearance.
  • Experience working with the Department of Defense (preferred).
  • Prior programming or scripting experience with languages such as Go, Java, C++, Python, or JavaScript (preferred).
  • Experience with Linux-based systems and command line, including proficiency in Linux environments (preferred).
  • Hands-on experience with simulation environments and tools used for testing autonomous systems (preferred).
  • Working knowledge of Ardupilot Small UAS autopilot and mission planning software (preferred).
  • Experience working with manned aircraft and familiarity with aviation terminology (preferred).

Benefits

  • US salary range of $113,000 to $149,000.
  • Highly competitive equity grants included in the majority of full-time offers.
  • Top-tier benefits for full-time employees.
  • Comprehensive, competitive benefits package available at little to no cost to employees.
  • Benefits that support health and recovery.
  • Candidate data privacy protections and pre-employment screening practices designed to protect technology, intellectual property, and organizational security.

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