Senior Product Quality Engineer

We are seeking a Senior Quality Engineer to support flight test operations in Victorville CA. This role is on the Quality Engineering team and will focus on quality assurance and process integrity for aircraft operations integration and testing directly on the flight test. Your expertise will bridge development engineering production and field operations to ensure aircraft functionality and performance under real-world conditions. You will have direct involvement with diagnosing and resolving issues as they arise in the field providing critical support to the aircrafts final integration troubleshooting and operational readiness.

In this role as a Senior Quality Engineer the ideal candidate would support operations at our Victorville CA facility. This is a dynamic and hands-on position with opportunities in managing flight-test quality assurance activities and driving improvements in the aircraft integration process. This position is ideal for someone who thrives in a high-stakes environment loves to implement innovative solutions and takes ownership of ensuring precision and quality during critical phases of aircraft ground and flight operations.

• Personify quality oversight and support during aircraft maintenance ground testing and flight testing. Monitor flight test activities to ensure adherence to stringent quality standards safety protocols and detailed technical procedures.
• Conduct thorough pre-flight checks and audits to verify the readiness of systems structures and components. Develop and execute inspection systems tailored to flight test and operational support requirements.
• Lead RCCA initiatives specifically targeting issues arising during test and maintenance and sustainment. Address in-field non-conformance issues and resolve immediate defects impacting operational readiness.
• Partner closely with test engineers field operations teams and pilots to resolve technical and quality issues. Evaluate system & process performance directly within operational environments.
• Provide real-time technical and quality support during flight testing ensuring data is accurately captured defects are analyzed and adjustments are rapidly implemented in subsequent iterations.
• Drive continuous improvement of flight test processes testing protocols and operator procedures to mitigate risks and enhance operational efficiency.
• Support quality documentation efforts specific to flight-test activities including inspection logs NCR metrics pre-flight investigation reports and detailed performance summaries.

• Bachelors degree in Engineering or similar technical field
• 5 years of experience in Quality Manufacturing flight test sustainment or Engineering roles with direct involvement in aircraft testing activities
• Strong working knowledge of aviation systems subsystems integration and mechanical/electrical manufacturing processes
• Familiarity with flight-test processes operational readiness requirements and troubleshooting under time constraints
• Experience working directly with DCMA and military customers from enlisted to senior officers.
• Knowledge of government regulations affecting aviation systems defense contracts and flight certification
• Experience with quality management of complex systems such as propulsion flight controls avionics mission systems fuel hydraulics and structural components
• Hands-on experience with pre-flight and post-flight inspection guidelines quality audits and troubleshooting processes
• Expertise in product quality methodologies such as FMEA APQP and FAI
• Knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) applied to aerospace systems
• Experience working with measurement tools
• Demonstrated ability to drive projects to completion in fast-paced environments requiring quick decision-making
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance

• 7 years of experience with military aircraft flight test operations quality systems or production processes
• Working knowledge of AS9100 AS6500 and ISO 9001-based quality management systems
• Familiarity with IPC standards for electronics and MIL standards for aerial vehicle integration
• Experience with Manufacturing Readiness Levels
• Hands-on experience using Teamcenter SolidWorks/NX Jira and manufacturing execution systems

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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