Flight Test Engineer

4 weeks ago
Full-time
Mid Level
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

  • Partner with Ghost engineering to plan, execute, report on, and evaluate flight tests for software and hardware under test.
  • Support daily flight test operations and campaigns across multiple test locations.
  • Plan test events in support of the product roadmap and production schedule.
  • Manage configuration control and test asset readiness for multiple test campaigns.
  • Maintain an inventory plan to keep all assets mission capable and ready for testing.
  • Prepare test readiness reviews, safety review boards, and operational test readiness activities.
  • Create and distribute test reports that inform stakeholders of system status across test campaigns and initiatives.
  • Generate and oversee test cards, pre-flight briefings, post-flight briefings, and test event execution with a broad support team.
  • Collaborate with SMEs and cross-functional teams during development and production testing, including issue characterization and results reporting.
  • Interface daily with hardware and software engineering teams and collect metrics on product performance, progression, and maturity.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, or a closely related technical discipline from an accredited institution.
  • Master’s degree in a relevant field is a plus.
  • 3-5 years of experience in flight testing, flight test planning, or aviation systems development.
  • Hands-on experience with test instrumentation, data acquisition systems, or aircraft systems integration is strongly preferred.
  • Understanding of flight test principles, including test planning, execution, and data analysis.
  • Familiarity with test card development, safety risk assessments, and test methodology.
  • Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to quickly understand and apply new technical concepts.
  • Ability to assess and mitigate technical risks during flight testing.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to document plans, procedures, and results clearly.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate across engineering, program management, and operations teams.
  • Current or ability to obtain FAA 14 CFR Part 107 certification for Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems.
  • Knowledge of FAA regulations and National Airspace procedures for manned and unmanned aircraft operations is a plus.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
  • Willingness and ability to work extended hours as required.
  • Willingness and ability to conduct field testing in diverse outdoor environments and perform hands-on physical tasks, including lifting up to 80 lbs with assistance.
  • Ability to travel for test planning, execution, and customer engagements.
  • Strong software and documentation experience, with familiarity in Linux-based operating systems, GitHub, CircleCI, ssh, bash, and command line.
  • Knowledge and experience with Group 1/2 rotary systems using COTS flight control systems and Ardupilot firmware is preferred.
  • Experience working on DoD programs is preferred.
  • Familiarity with remote operations and ground control stations is preferred.
  • Prior experience with military or civilian flight test operations is preferred.
  • Direct experience with UAS platforms or autonomous systems is preferred.
  • Test Pilot School experience or equivalent training is highly desirable.

Benefits

  • US salary range of $112,000 to $149,000 USD.
  • Highly competitive equity grants are 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.
  • Health and recovery support through the company benefits package.

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