Senior Flight Test Engineer - Mission Autonomy

1 month ago
Full-time
Senior
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 and execute system-level test and evaluation activities for hardware and software, including resource planning, ground tests, flight tests, issue investigation, and process improvement.
  • Work with program management and engineering teams to develop requirements and review test results, data, and observations.
  • Serve as lead test engineer for small UAS or weapon systems, including development, certification, and integration testing of subsystems to the AUR configuration.
  • Perform safety and risk analysis for testing events.
  • Collect test data and conduct initial data 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 safety practices.
  • Support planning, coordination, execution, and reporting across all phases of the test program.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in a related technical discipline from an accredited institution, or equivalent engineering experience in lieu of education.
  • 7+ years of experience as a lead test conductor/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 understand new concepts quickly, organize work phases, coordinate tasks, and solve complex problems.
  • Strong understanding of engineering concepts, principles, codes, and theory.
  • 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.
  • Ability to travel as required and work extended hours as needed.
  • Bias for action and ability to identify and solve problems quickly.
  • Eligibility to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Top Secret security clearance.
  • Experience working with the Department of Defense (preferred).
  • Experience building software code or scripts in languages such as Go, Java, C++, Python, or JavaScript (preferred).
  • Experience with Linux-based systems and command line (preferred).
  • Hands-on experience with simulation environments and tools for autonomous systems testing (preferred).
  • Working knowledge of Ardupilot Small UAS autopilot and mission planning software (preferred).
  • Experience working with manned aircraft and familiarity with aviation terminology (preferred).
  • Proficiency in Linux environments (preferred).

Benefits

  • US salary range of $146,000 to $194,000 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.
  • Benefits that support health, recovery, and future needs.

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