Flight Test Engineer

1 month, 1 week ago
Full-time
Junior
Quality Assurance and Testing
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

Description

  • Plan, execute, and report on flight test activities for software and hardware systems.
  • Support test events at test sites, including pre-test planning and on-site execution.
  • Manage configuration of test-owned assets, including hardware, payloads, software, firmware, and fleet maintenance tracking.
  • Develop evaluation test plans and reports covering system functionality, suitability, safety risks, mitigations, and logistics.
  • Create and execute test cards, conduct pre- and post-flight briefings, and manage test events with pilots, engineers, and operations teams.
  • Operate Altius during system evaluation testing as part of test execution.
  • Collaborate with subject matter experts and cross-functional teams to document findings, characterize issues, and report test status.
  • Interface daily with hardware and software engineering teams.
  • Collect and track flight test metrics such as sortie information and delays.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in a related technical discipline from an accredited institution.
  • Ability to learn new concepts quickly, apply them accurately, and coordinate work phases to solve complex problems.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal skills.
  • Methodical, thorough, and detail-oriented work style.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team on complex engineering tasks.
  • Willingness to learn new skills and concepts.
  • Current or able to acquire FAA Part 107 Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems certification.
  • Current or able to acquire FAA Part 61 certification with ground test complete as the only requirement.
  • Previous experience or working knowledge of National Airspace and UAS operating guidelines and regulations.
  • Ability to obtain a security clearance.
  • Ability to work extended hours as required.
  • Ability to travel as required for planning and testing.
  • Strong software and documentation experience, with familiarity in Linux-based operating systems, networking, SSH, and command line tools (preferred).
  • 1-3 years of flight test engineering or system-level testing experience (preferred).
  • Knowledge of Group 2/3 fixed-wing systems (preferred).
  • Experience working on DOD programs (preferred).

Benefits

  • Base salary range of $112,000 to $149,000 USD.
  • Highly competitive equity grants included in the majority of full-time offers.
  • Top-tier benefits package for full-time employees.
  • Comprehensive, competitive benefits available at little to no cost to employees.

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