Anduril Industries

Staff Flight Test Engineer, Missiles

Anduril Industries • $166K — $220K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical discipline, or equivalent experience.
  • 8+ years as a lead test conductor/test director for weapon or missile systems, including test planning and reporting.
  • Ability to rapidly understand and apply new concepts to solve complex problems.
  • Familiarity with military standards (e.g., MIL-STD-8591, MIL-STD-1553) and integration testing.
  • Strong understanding of engineering concepts and related principles in technical specialties.
  • Knowledge of the National Airspace System and UAS regulations.
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

  • Plan and execute system-level testing of hardware/software for missile systems.
  • Coordinate with program management to develop requirements and discuss test findings.
  • Lead testing for small UAS and weapon systems through all development phases.
  • Conduct risk and safety analysis for test events.
  • Collect and analyze test data for system evaluation.
  • Manage ground and flight testing at various test ranges.
  • Ensure adherence to safety protocols during testing.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package available at little to no cost to employees.
  • Support for health and recovery needs as well as future planning initiatives.
  • Access to highly competitive equity grants as part of total compensation.
  • Robust employee support system with ongoing benefits.
Full Job Description
This position is looking for a highly motivated flight test engineer with emphasis in developmental test of weapon and missile 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 more. In 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 YOU'LL 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, missile 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 bachelor's degree or a related technical discipline from an accredited institution. May substitute equivalent engineering experience in lieu of education.
  • 8+ 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.
  • Previous experience with and/or current working knowledge of MIL-STD-8591, MIL-STD-2088, MIL-STD-1553, MIL-STD-1760, AS8775, AS5653, etc.
  • Experience integrating and conducting test with suspension, arming, and release equipment
  • 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 computer and documentation experience.
  • 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
  • In this role, you will be subject to pre-employment and randomized substance screening, as required by the Company.

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.
  • Working Knowledge with COTs Small UAS autopilot and mission planning software.
  • Prior experience in SRM and booster separation testing
  • Experience working with manned aircraft personnel and familiar with aviation terminology.
  • Experience with weapon or tactical datalinks.
  • Experience with multiple different propulsion systems to include air and non-air breathing


US Salary Range

$166,000-$220,000 USD

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 Anduril's 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 you're supported in health, recovery, and whatever comes next. For more information, Explore Our Benefits.

Protecting Yourself from Recruitment Scams

Anduril is committed to maintaining the integrity of our Talent acquisition process and the security of our candidates. We've observed a rise in sophisticated phishing and fraudulent schemes where individuals impersonate Anduril representatives, luring job seekers with false interviews or job offers. These scammers often attempt to extract payment or sensitive personal information.

To ensure your safety and help you navigate your job search with confidence, please keep the following critical points in mind:
  • No Financial Requests: Anduril will never solicit payment or demand personal financial details (such as banking information, credit card numbers, or social security numbers) at any stage of our hiring process. Our legitimate recruitment is entirely free for candidates.
  • Please always verify communications:
    • Direct from Anduril: If you receive an email from one of our recruiters, it will only come from an [redacted].com address.
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  • Exercise Caution with Unsolicited Outreach: If you receive any communication that appears suspicious, contains grammatical errors, or makes unusual requests, do not engage. Always confirm the sender's email domain is [redacted].com before providing any personal information or clicking on links.
  • What to Do If You Suspect Fraud: Should you encounter any questionable or fraudulent outreach claiming to be from Anduril, please report it immediately to [redacted]. Your proactive caution is invaluable in protecting your personal information and upholding the security and trustworthiness of our recruitment efforts.


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By submitting your application, you consent to Anduril Industries using a third-party service provider to conduct pre-employment risk, integrity, and due diligence screening and assessing potential risks as part of your application process. This third-party service provider provides risk-intelligence services that may include analysis of sanctions and watchlists, adverse media, public-record information, and other lawful open-source or commercial data sources. This third-party service provider does not act as a consumer reporting agency. Use of this provider helps to ensure compliance with applicable laws and protect technology, intellectual property, and organizational security.

About Anduril Industries

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company that develops advanced systems for the military. The company was founded in 2017 by Palmer Luckey, Trae Stephens, and Matt Grimm, and has since grown to become a major player in the defense industry. Anduril's products include autonomous drones, surveillance systems, and other advanced technologies that are designed to enhance military capabilities. The company has received significant funding from investors and has partnerships with several major defense contractors. Anduril is headquartered in Mountain View, California.
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200 employees
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Founded
2017

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