Flight Test Project Engineer, Production Readiness
Anduril
Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century’s most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Anduril’s family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a realtime, 3D command and control center. As the world enters an era of strategic competition, Anduril is committed to bringing cutting-edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years.
Anduril is seeking driven individuals to join our growing Test and Evaluation team. In the Project Engineering role, you will lead coordination of flight test activities in support of production requirements across multiple programs. Positioned at the intersection of a variety of critical teams, you will coordinate and drive progress from initial concept testing through production readiness validation. You will be responsible for developing cross-functional strategies as well as managing the day to day execution of support to production teams. Anduril is a rapidly growing company, and the right person for this role should be able to thrive in a fast-paced environment with many competing priorities.
Candidates for this role should have extensive experience in flight test and DoD developmental efforts. They should be technically inclined and able to comfortably understand core engineering design principals. The right individual needs to be excited about the prospect of working on a growing team and will be expected to contribute from day one. This role will support multiple products including RoadRunner, Bolt, Anvil and Ghost.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead planning and execution of test events in support of production requirements across multiple programs, ensuring adherence to project timelines and budgets.
- Responsibilities include interfacing with program leadership, preparing and maintaining technical and tactical level schedules and plans, and managing resource constraints.
- Communicate clearly to program leadership flight test progress as it pertains to production priorities and adjust plans as necessary to meet objectives.
- Provide technical guidance and flight test support to the production team.
- Coordinate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, manufacturing, and quality assurance, to ensure smooth execution of flight tests in support of production requirements.
- Conduct safety and risk assessments of production test events and implement mitigation strategies.
- Ensure compliance with all safety and regulatory requirements.
- Work closely with program management and other engineering departments to support or lead authoring of the acceptance test procedures (ATPs).
- Lead process improvement efforts for ATP efficiencies, workflows and drive efforts to close.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
- 5+ years of experience in flight systems production and project management.
- Strong understanding of aerospace manufacturing processes and standards.
- Proven ability to manage complex projects and lead cross-functional teams.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Proficiency in project management software and tools.
- Must have strong communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills.
- Prior experience supporting production flight testing.
- Ability to travel as required to remote locations.
- Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering or a related field.
- Experience with high-performance flight systems and technologies.
- Working knowledge of regulatory standards such as FAA.
- Experience working with Unmanned Air Systems and familiar with aviation testing terminology.
- DoD Operational Test experience or equivalent.
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:
- Platinum Healthcare Benefits: For U.S. roles, we offer comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you.
- For UK roles, Private Medical Insurance (PMI): Anduril will cover the full cost of the insurance premium for an employee and dependents.
- For AUS roles, Private health plan through Bupa: Coverage is fully subsidized by Anduril.
- Basic Life/AD&D and long-term disability insurance 100% covered by Anduril, plus the option to purchase additional life insurance for you and your dependents.
- Extremely generous company holiday calendar including a holiday hiatus in December, and highly competitive PTO plans.
- 16 weeks of paid Caregiver & Wellness Leave to care for a family member, bond with your baby, or tend to your own medical condition.
- Family Planning & Parenting Support: Fertility (eg, IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carrier coverage with additional benefits and resources to provide support from planning to parenting.
- Mental Health Resources: We provide free mental health resources 24/7 including therapy, life coaching, and more. Additional work-life services, such as free legal and financial support, available to you as well.
- A professional development stipend is available to all Andurilians.
- Daily Meals and Provisions: For many of our offices this means breakfast, lunch and fully stocked micro-kitchens.
- Company-funded commuter benefits available based on your region.
- Relocation assistance (depending on role eligibility).
- 401(k) retirement savings plan - both a traditional and Roth 401(k). (US roles only)
The recruiter assigned to this role can share more information about the specific compensation and benefit details associated with this role during the hiring process.
Anduril is an equal-opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. The Anduril team is made up of incredibly talented and unique individuals, who together are disrupting industry norms by creating new paths towards the future of defense technology. All qualified applicants will be treated with respect and receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, uniform service, Veteran status, age, or any other protected characteristic per federal, state, or local law, including those with a criminal history, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the CA Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. We actively encourage members of recognized minorities, women, Veterans, and those with disabilities to apply, and we work to create a welcoming and supportive environment for all applicants throughout the interview process. If you are someone passionate about working on problems that have a real-world impact, we'd love to hear from you!
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