Project Engineer, Mission Autonomy

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 Projecting Engineering role, you will be heavily involved in new development and solving complex problems. You will be positioned at the intersection of a variety of critical teams that you will work with to help progress from initial concept through production ready. Your day-to-day focus will change often as you navigate a complex product development roadmap, but it should include opportunities such as developing a cross-functional strategy, system integration, planning and program execution. 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 prospects of working on a growing team and will be expected contribute from day one
WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Collaborate on integration and testing strategies to meet mission autonomy project objectives.
• Facilitate and coordinate all aspects of testing activates. Including but not limited to: personnel, equipment, datalinks, test facilities, and regulatory compliance.
• Work oversight and guidance of all test and integration efforts at the system and subsystem levels
• Communicate clearly, and in writing, all facets of a flight test program to include test plans, test procedures, flight cards and test reports.
• Work with multiple cross-department organizations to plan test events and lead the successful execution of those test events.
• Participate in requirements development and design reviews with various engineering teams
• Support safety review boards and test readiness reviews.
• Leading or contributing to RCA teams or initiatives
• Facilitation/creation of associated system documentation (system manuals, checklists, acceptance procedures, etc)
• Coordination includes project and test progress status, interfacing with program leadership, preparing and maintaining technical and tactical level schedules and plans, and managing resource constraints
• Work closely with government personnel to align project goals, facilitate communication, coordinate efforts on technical reviews and deliverables.
• Responsible for observing all laws, regulations and other applicable obligations wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the Company.
• Test execution responsibilities, when needed, include T&E of hardware and software with emphasis placed on resource planning, conducting ground and flight testing, process improvement/development and participating in technical test reviews.
• Establish safe operational procedures and practices.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• A bachelor's degree or a related technical discipline from an accredited institution and 7+ years flight test engineering experience.
• Ability to travel as required for planning and testing
• Previous experience in propulsion and flying qualities testing.
• 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.
• Ability to troubleshoot in high-pressure or time-sensitive situations
• Experience in system engineering tools (Jira, Confluence, Sharepoint)
• Must have strong communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills.
• Prior experience as a test director, test conductor or equivalent on flying systems.
• Experience working with the Department of Defense (DoD).
• Familiarity with Linux/Unix OS; comfortable obtaining data from software platforms using command-line tools.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team; able to perform complex tasks in one or more engineering areas.
• Strong leadership skills, with previous experience in leading a team.
• Able to work extended hours as required.
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Top Secret security clearance

US Salary Range $142,000-$180,000 USD 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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