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Flight Test Engineer - Advanced Effects (Missiles)

Anduril· Hardware Engineering : Test & Evaluation
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full-timePosted 1w ago

About the role

Flight test engineer focused on developmental testing of new aircraft weapon and missile systems. Plans, coordinates, executes, and reports on test programs across multi-department teams and test ranges, with emphasis on both ground and flight testing of missile/weapon systems.

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.
  • 3+ 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.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive, competitive benefits package available to employees (health, recovery, and others)
  • Top-tier benefits for full-time employees (details available through company resources)
  • Equity grants often included as part of total compensation package
Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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