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Staff Flight Test Engineer, Missiles

Anduril Industries · Costa Mesa, California, United States

Posted about 3 months ago

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This role has been open
80 days
Anduril Industries's roles stay open a median of 81 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
No
1% of Anduril Industries's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at Anduril Industries
high
2218 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
2026-10-23

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About this role

As a Staff Flight Test Engineer at Anduril Industries, you will be responsible for planning, executing, and reporting on system-level testing of hardware and software for weapon and missile systems. This role involves collaborating with program management and engineering teams, conducting ground and flight tests, performing safety analyses, and collecting and analyzing test data. You will lead test efforts for small UAS and missile systems, ensuring that testing aligns with established procedures and contributes to innovative military capabilities.

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 or a related technical discipline from an accredited institution, or equivalent engineering experience
  • 8+ years of experience as a lead test conductor/test director for developmental weapon or missile systems
  • Ability to understand new concepts quickly and apply them accurately
  • Previous experience with MIL-STD-8591, MIL-STD-2088, MIL-STD-1553, MIL-STD-1760, AS8775, AS5653
  • Experience integrating and conducting tests with suspension, arming, and release equipment
  • Complete understanding of engineering concepts, principles, codes, and theory

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
  • Prior experience with Linux based systems and command line
  • Working knowledge with COTs Small UAS autopilot and mission planning software
  • Prior experience in SRM and booster separation testing

What you get

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

Worth weighing

  • No specific mention of the technology stack used
  • Role involves significant travel and extended hours
  • Position requires obtaining a Top Secret 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 2026-10-23. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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