Flight Test Engineer - Space SystemsPosted today$154K

Anduril Industries
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The opportunity

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Flight Test Engineer with a focus on developmental testing of a full range of Sub-sonic to Hypersonic systems. You will collaborate closely with program leadership and various departments to lead a team dedicated to solving tough…

What you'll do

  • Collaborate with program management on rocket-launched (subsonic and: supersonic) systems proposals, strategies, and test and evaluation solutions to meet program objectives.

  • Work with program management, test leads, and engineering department leads to: develop requirements, communicate test schedules and progress, establish test gates and milestones, and discuss test results.

  • Lead a team to plan and execute full system-level T&E of hardware and: software, focusing on resource planning, ground and flight testing, issue investigation, and process improvement.

  • Serve as the lead test engineer for R&D rocket-launched systems, including: development, certification, and integration testing of subsystems.

  • Engage with civil and government certifying agencies to obtain necessary operational authorizations.

  • Conduct ground and flight testing at private and government-owned test ranges.

What they're looking for

  • A Master’s degree in engineering or a related technical discipline from an: accredited institution. May substitute equivalent engineering experience in lieu of education.
  • Knowledge of High-Power Rocketry standards (14 CFR part 101, NFPA 1127).
  • High power rocketry certifications 1, 2 or 3
  • Prior experience in Supersonic / Hypersonic Vehicle design and flight testing
  • Prior experience in solid or liquid rocket propellent engine/booster testing
  • Prior experience with software code/script building using programming: languages such as Go, Java, C++, Python, JavaScript, etc.
  • Prior experience using a flight simulation to support flight safety analysis: including debris pattern propagation, instantaneous impact point (IIP)
  • Familiarization with Flight simulation and live telemetry visualization tools such as SIMDIS