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Senior Flight Test Engineer - Advanced Effects (Missiles)

Anduril Industries · Costa Mesa, California, United States

Posted about 3 months ago

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
87 days
Anduril Industries's roles stay open a median of 87 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
No
1% of Anduril Industries's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at Anduril Industries
high
2263 stale, 67 reposted of 2,263 open
Hiring momentum
3233 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-10-29

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About this role

As a Senior Flight Test Engineer at Anduril Industries, you will focus on the developmental testing of new aircraft weapon and missile systems. Your responsibilities will include planning, executing, and reporting on test programs, collaborating with cross-department teams, and conducting ground and flight tests. You will also analyze test data and assist in creating test plans and reports, all while working in a fast-paced and innovative environment.

Our read on this posting2.0out of 5
benefits
1/5
freshness
1/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
4/5
pay transparency
0/5

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What you need

  • A bachelor's degree in engineering or a related technical discipline from an accredited institution or equivalent engineering experience.
  • 8+ years of experience as test conductor/director for developmental aircraft, weapons, or missile systems.
  • Good understanding of engineering concepts, principles, codes, and theory; experience demonstrating a broad application of those concepts.
  • Test engineering experience with developmental weapon or missile systems on manned and/or unmanned aircraft.
  • Previous experience with MIL-STD-8591, MIL-STD-2088, MIL-STD-1553, MIL-STD-1760, AS8775, AS5653, etc.
  • Experience integrating and conducting tests with suspension, arming, and release equipment.

Nice to have

  • Experience working with the Department of Defense (DoD).
  • Prior experience with software code/script building using programming languages such as Go, Java, C++, Python, JavaScript, etc.
  • Prior experience with Linux based systems and command line.
  • Working knowledge with COTs Small UAS autopilot and mission planning software.
  • Experience working with manned aircraft personnel and familiar with aviation terminology.

What you get

  • Highly competitive equity grants included in the majority of full-time offers.
  • Comprehensive, competitive benefits package available at little to no cost to employees.

Worth weighing

  • No salary listed for the role, but a range is provided.
  • The role requires the ability to work extended hours and travel as needed.
  • The position involves obtaining a Top Secret-Level security clearance which may be a barrier for some candidates.

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Listed by Anduril Industries on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-29. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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