Flight Test Director

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing theexpertise technology and business model of the 21st centurys most innovative companies to the defense industry Anduril is changing how military systems are designedbuiltand sold. As the world enters an era of strategic competition Anduril is committed to bringingcutting-edgeautonomy AI computer vision sensor fusion and networking technology to the military in months not years.

WHAT YOULL DO

• Manage the Group 5 Mission Autonomy test organization overseeing the test and evaluation oftheautonomy software stackand its componentsfrominceptiontodecommissioningthrough progressive test environments (SITL HITL Flight).
• Manage project test leads and lead test engineers executing test programs for all Group 5 MA programs. Support these teams customer / third party engagements and relationship management.
• Plan schedule and coordinate the execution of multiple simultaneous test programs with internal and external stakeholders. Coordinate and deconflict test and evaluation resources between test programs. Manage the teams responsible for test infrastructure.
• Manage test planning process test plan approval test readiness reviews test data analysis test artifact production. Work with project test leads to develop and maintain test mission scenarios test procedures test cards/Detailed Methods of Test (DMOTs). Manage production of Anduril and customer-facing test reports processed data packages and verified/validated software.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience managingtest teams conductingDevelopmental Test or Operational Test for multiple programs.
• Operational experience as a Pilot or CSO/NFO of USAF USN or USMC 4th or 5th generation fighter/bomber aircraft or RPAs.
• Bachelors degree in STEM or equivalent experience in a relevant field.
• Experience planning and directing test events with go/no-go decision authority in developmental operational or integrated test environments.
• Familiarity with software development practices progressive test environments (SITL HITL Flight) and systems engineering processes.
• Ability to leverage operational experience and technical knowledge to evaluate autonomous system behavior and make informed decisions in the absence of clear customer requirements.
• Self-starter with high ownership mission-oriented mentality. Desire to see the product meet the need of the end customer.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret test data diagnose system behaviors and recommend actionable improvements.
• Organized and detail-oriented with strong verbal & written communication skills.
• Proven track record of working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to achieve project milestones and deliverables.
• Experience coordinating across multiple external organizations (customers air vehicle providers range authorities test support asset providers).
• Willingness to work flexible hours. Travel as required for test events and customer engagements.
• Active U.S. Top Secret security clearance and experience with Special Access Programs.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduate of a military Test Pilot School (e.g. USNTPS USAF TPS Empire Test Pilots School)
• Direct experience testing autonomous systems Unmanned Aerial Systems (Group 3) or manned-unmanned teaming.
• Familiarity with government reference architectures for autonomous systems.
• Experience conducting software verification and validation testing.
• Masters degree in STEM or equivalent experience in a relevant field.
• Knowledge of current industry and military standards related to unmanned aerial systems and their operation within national airspace.

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:

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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