Senior Flight Test Engineer Mission Autonomy

This position is looking for a highly motivated flight test engineer with emphasis in developmental test of flight systems. You will work heavily with the program leadership and a wide spectrum of cross-departments to help support and/or lead a team focused on solving hard problems and changing the industry forever. The role will be responsible for assisting on planning coordination execution and reporting on all facets of the test program.

The Test and Evaluation team at Anduril works across the entire spectrum of products and business lines as well as all flight operations and test range management. Our team conducts full system level development testing new production acceptance testing sub-component qualification testing and much short if it involves test we support it. If you are interested in working in an extremely innovative and fast paced environment where your work directly makes an impact and difference in the products that are fielded this a fantastic opportunity.

WHAT YOULL DO

• Plan and execute system-level T&E of hardware and software with emphasis placed on resource planning conducting ground and flight test initial issue investigation and process improvement/development.
• Work closely with program management and other engineering departments to develop requirements and discuss test results to include collected data and observations.
• Act as lead test engineer for small UAS or weapon systems to include development certification and integration tests of subsystems to the AUR configuration.
• Perform safety and risk analysis for testing events.
• Collect test data and perform initial data analysis for the system under test.
• Conduct ground and flight testing at private and government-owned test ranges
• Work in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures and practices.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• A bachelors degree or a related technical discipline from an accredited institution. May substitute 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 to include requirements development test planning and execution and test reporting
• Must possess the ability to understand new concepts quickly; apply them accurately; organize schedule and coordinate work phases; and determine the appropriate approach at the task level or with assistance at the project level to provide solutions to a range of complex problems.
• Must have a complete understanding of engineering concepts principles codes and theory; experience demonstrating a broad application of those concepts; and expanding knowledge of principles concepts theory and practices in related technical specialties.
• Previous expertise and working knowledge of the National Airspace System and UAS operating rules and regulations thereof.
• Strong command-line interface (CLI) skills for system navigation and management.
• Must have strong communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team; able to perform complex tasks in one or more engineering areas.
• Ability to travel as required for test planning and execution
• Able to work extended hours as required
• Bias for action if you see a problem you want to solve and fix it
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Top Secret security clearance

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience working with the Department of Defense (DoD)
• Prior experience with software code/script building using programming languages such as Go Java C Python JavaScript etc.
• Prior experience with Linux based systems and command line.
• Hands-on experience with simulation environments and tools used for testing autonomous systems.
• Working Knowledge with Ardupilot Small UAS autopilot and mission planning software.
• Experience working with manned aircraft and familiar with aviation terminology.
• Proficient in Linux environments

The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience education and/or training critical skills and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers; and are considered part of Andurils total compensation package. Additionally Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees including:

Benefits

At Anduril we invest in our people. Our comprehensive competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees) ensures youre supported in health recovery and whatever comes next.For more information Explore Our Benefits.

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