Flight Test Engineer, Rotorcraft

Costa Mesa, California, United States. Posted 3 months ago

The role

You will plan, execute and report on developmental and operational flight Test & Evaluation activities. You will conduct testing of Group 5 UAS and develop test and safety plans.

What you will do

Conduct rigorous testing and evaluation of Group 5 UAS
Deploy to remote test sites within the US and overseas
Participate in weekly stand-ups and provide progress reports
Develop and execute focused test plans for internal and customer trials
Develop and implement baseline safety plans to mitigate risks
Communicate effectively within the team and across the organization

Required qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related technical field
5+ years of experience in UAS integration, testing, and project management
Ability and willingness to travel >75% time to remote locations in the US and overseas
Understanding of the National Airspace System and UAS regulations
Practical experience with large UAS testing and development
Strong grasp of engineering principles and technical concepts
Ability to organize, coordinate work effectively, and document thoroughly
Familiarity with rotary-wing and fixed-wing aerodynamics and flight control systems
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Self-motivated and able to work independently and in teams
Flexibility to work extended hours as needed
FAA Part 107 certificate holder

Nice to have

Advanced degree in engineering, robotics, computer science, or a related field
Hands-on experience with complex and autonomous UAS

Benefits

Comprehensive, competitive benefits package available at little to no cost to employees

Before you apply

Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Top Secret security clearance
Subject to pre-employment and randomized substance screening

About the company

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. The Maneuver Dominance team develops operationally relevant, multi-asset autonomy.