Senior Flight Test Engineer

1 month, 1 week 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 hardware and software test and evaluation activities, including ground and flight testing.
  • Work with program management and engineering teams to define requirements and review test results, data, and observations.
  • Perform safety and risk analysis for testing events and develop mitigations as needed.
  • Collect test data, conduct initial analysis, and document system performance and issues.
  • Support test events at private and government-owned test ranges.
  • Create evaluation test plans, test cards, and reports focused on functionality, suitability, and integration.
  • Run pre-flight and post-flight briefings and manage test events with pilots, SMEs, operations, and other support teams.
  • Collaborate daily with hardware and software engineering teams to characterize issues and report test status.
  • Manage configuration control of test assets, including hardware, payloads, software/firmware, and fleet maintenance planning.
  • Collect flight test metrics such as sortie information and delays.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in a related technical discipline from an accredited institution.
  • Ability to quickly understand and apply new concepts, and organize and coordinate work phases.
  • Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
  • Methodical, thorough, and detail-oriented.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team on complex engineering tasks.
  • Willingness to learn new skills and concepts.
  • Current or ability to obtain FAA Part 107 Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems certification.
  • Current or ability to obtain FAA Part 61 certification for pilots, flight instructors, and ground instructors (ground test completion is the only requirement).
  • Working knowledge of National Airspace and UAS operating guidelines and regulations.
  • Ability to obtain a security clearance.
  • Ability to work extended hours and travel as required.
  • Preferred: 5+ years of flight test engineering or system-level testing experience.
  • Preferred: Strong software and documentation experience, including familiarity with Linux-based operating systems, networking, SSH, and command line.
  • Preferred: Knowledge and experience with Group 2/3 fixed-wing systems.
  • Preferred: Experience working on DoD programs.

Benefits

  • US salary range of $146,000 to $194,000.
  • Highly competitive equity grants included in the majority of full-time offers.
  • Comprehensive, competitive benefits package available at little to no cost to employees.
  • Health, recovery, and future-focused employee support.
  • Full-time employee benefits through Anduril’s top-tier benefits program.

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