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Senior Flight Test Engineer - Advanced Effects (Missiles)

Anduril· Hardware Engineering : Test & Evaluation
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Costa Mesa, CA$146k - $194kFull-timePosted 10mo ago

About the role

Senior flight test engineer focused on developmental testing of aircraft weapon and missile systems, planning, coordinating, executing, and reporting on test programs across private and government test ranges.

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.
  • Act as lead or supporting test engineer for missile or weapon systems to include development, certification and integration test of subsystems to the AUR configuration.
  • Collect test data and perform initial data analysis for the system under test.
  • Work closely with program management and other engineering departments to develop requirements, and discuss test results to include collected data and observations.
  • Assist in the creation of developmental test plans, test cards, technical updates and test reports.
  • Conduct ground and flight testing at private and government-owned test ranges.
  • Work in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures and standard practices.

Qualifications

  • A bachelor's degree in engineering or a related technical discipline from an accredited institution. May substitute equivalent engineering experience in lieu of education.
  • 8+ years of experience as test conductor/director for developmental aircraft, weapons, or missile systems.
  • Must have a good 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.
  • Test engineering experience working with developmental weapon or missile systems on manned and/or unmanned aircraft to include requirements development, planning, execution, and reporting.
  • 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.
  • Previous expertise and working knowledge of the National Airspace System and UAS operating rules and regulations thereof.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Able to work extended hours as required.
  • Ability to travel as required for test planning and execution.
  • Bias for action – if you see a problem, you want to solve and fix it.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Top Secret-Level 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 & evaluation planningGround and flight testingData collection & analysisRequirements development

Benefits

  • Comprehensive, competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees).
  • Top-tier benefits for full-time employees.
Last updated Aug 26, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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