Senior Flight Test Engineer, Group 5

3 hours, 56 minutes ago
Full-time
Lead
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

  • Lead and execute developmental flight test efforts for the Fury development test program under minimal supervision.
  • Plan, prepare, execute, and report on test events across laboratory, ground, and flight environments.
  • Support envelope expansion, flying qualities, vehicle autonomy, and operational-environment testing for new aircraft development.
  • Ensure comprehensive flight test campaign execution for multiple test articles in support of high-risk events.
  • Support test execution at government test facilities in coordination with U.S. government partners.
  • Facilitate technical interactions between disparate engineering teams, including Flight Operations and Maintenance.
  • Contribute to periodic and milestone engineering reviews and technical discussions with customer representatives.
  • Develop creative solutions to complex technical and execution challenges and drive process improvements to increase test efficiency.
  • Manage resource planning for test activities and coordinate work phases across the test program.

Requirements

  • 10+ years of experience as a test conductor or director for developmental aircraft, weapons, or missile systems.
  • Bachelor's degree in a related technical discipline from an accredited institution, or equivalent engineering experience in lieu of education.
  • Experience with developmental systems of manned and/or unmanned aircraft, including requirements development, test planning and execution, and test reporting.
  • Strong understanding of Test & Evaluation engineering concepts, principles, codes, and theory, with broad application experience.
  • Experience working across program Integrated Product Teams to influence system design or configuration.
  • Current working knowledge of DCMA INST 8210, MIL-STD-516, 14 CFR, and service-related T&E guiding documents.
  • Working knowledge of the National Airspace System, government restricted airspace, and UAS operating rules and regulations.
  • Prior experience conducting development flight test operations at military ranges.
  • Strong computer and documentation experience.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team on complex engineering tasks.
  • Experience with large aircraft development and working with the Department of Defense (DoD).
  • Ability to work extended hours and travel as required for test planning and execution.
  • Ability to immediately obtain a U.S. Top Secret-level security clearance.
  • Preferred: 15+ years of experience in Test & Evaluation or related technical fields.
  • Preferred: prior role as a Flight Test Engineering Lead.
  • Preferred: experience with a developmental aircraft or major aircraft system first flight.
  • Preferred: experience managing individuals or teams.
  • Preferred: experience with large UAS development.
  • Preferred: experience working within a Combined Test Force or equivalent.

Benefits

  • Base salary range of $126,000 to $167,000 USD.
  • Highly competitive equity grants included in the majority of full-time offers.
  • Top-tier benefits for full-time employees.
  • Comprehensive benefits package available at little to no cost to employees.
  • Coverage designed to support health, recovery, and life after work.
  • Access to Anduril's full benefits information through the company careers page.

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