Senior Test and Evaluation Engineer

As a Senior Test and Evaluation Engineer at Anduril Industries, you will lead the evaluation of software and hardware capabilities for the Ghost sUAS platform, ensuring operational suitability and integration with Anduril's systems. You will be responsible for test planning, execution, reporting, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure products meet our high performance standards.

To qualify for the Senior Test and Evaluation Engineer position at Anduril Industries, you should have a bachelor's degree in aerospace or mechanical engineering, along with at least three years of relevant experience in flight testing or aviation systems development. A master’s degree is a plus, as are strong problem-solving skills and an understanding of flight test principles.

The Senior Test and Evaluation Engineer plays an essential role at Anduril Industries by ensuring that our defense technology products, including the Ghost sUAS platform, meet stringent performance and reliability standards. This role directly impacts our mission of transforming military capabilities and enhancing operational effectiveness with cutting-edge technology.

At Anduril Industries, the work environment is dynamic and collaborative. As a Senior Test and Evaluation Engineer, you will often work in the field across multiple test locations, engage with cross-functional teams, and participate in daily flight test operations. We value flexibility and encourage a culture of innovation and support.

Career advancement opportunities for a Senior Test and Evaluation Engineer at Anduril Industries are robust, reflecting our commitment to professional development. You could move into leadership roles, specialize in advanced flight testing technologies, or take on more complex projects in our innovative defense technology landscape.

When answering this question, share specific examples from your past roles where you planned and executed flight tests. Discuss your approach to identifying objectives, assembling a test team, and managing timelines and resources to ensure successful test events.

Illustrate your process for assessing operational suitability by detailing how you evaluate software and hardware in real-world scenarios. Mention your use of specific metrics, collaboration with engineering teams, and how you document your findings to inform stakeholders.

Discuss your organizational strategies, such as maintaining detailed inventories and status reports for test assets. Highlight how you ensure readiness for test campaigns and how effective configuration management contributes to the success of team projects.

Discuss a challenging flight test scenario you encountered and your problem-solving approach. Stress the importance of quick thinking, collaboration with team members, and employing systematic analysis to troubleshoot and arrive at effective solutions.

Share your hands-on experience with data acquisition systems. Include details on what types of systems you’ve worked with, how you ensured accurate data collection, and how you used that data to guide testing decisions and improve outcomes.

Explain your systematic approach to documentation. Cover the tools or software you use, how you ensure clarity and thoroughness, and the processes you follow to share your findings with stakeholders effectively.

Discuss your familiarity with FAA regulations, specifically relating to Part 107. Share your knowledge of airspace procedures, what’s entailed in obtaining a certification, and how you apply this knowledge in your flight testing duties.

Emphasize your communication and collaboration skills. Provide examples of how you've successfully worked with diverse teams, including program management and engineering, to coordinate efforts and drive the success of test campaigns.

Discuss your commitment to safety by describing how you assess risks and implement safety protocols. Provide instances where your intervention prevented potential incidents or improved safety outcomes during flight testing.

Share your insights about the integration of AI in flight testing processes. Explain how AI can enhance data analysis, improve testing efficiency, and contribute to the overall reliability and performance of unmanned systems.