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Staff Flight Test Engineer, Missiles

Anduril· Hardware Platform : Hardware Test Operations : Test & Evaluation
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Costa Mesa, CA$166k - $220kFull-timePosted 10mo ago

About the role

Highly motivated flight test engineer focused on developmental test of weapon and missile systems, leading and supporting test activities across hardware and software, with responsibilities spanning planning, coordination, execution, and reporting for test programs.

Responsibilities

  • 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.

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.

Skills

Required:System-level test planning and executionSafety and risk analysisTest data collection and analysisMIL-STD-8591 / 2088 / 1553 / 1760 / AS8775 / AS5653AUR configuration integrationUAS operations and NAS knowledge

Benefits

  • Benefits package including health, recovery, and related employee protections; details available at Explore Our Benefits.
Last updated Aug 26, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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