Technical Program Manager - Advanced Effects

About the role

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.

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 to contribute from day one.

What You'll Do

• Collaborate on integration, maintenance and testing strategies to achieve program objectives.
• Facilitate and coordinate all aspects of testing activities, including but not limited to: personnel, equipment, datalinks, test facilities, and legal compliance.
• As a Project Engineer for small UAS, missile or weapon systems, you will work oversight and guidance of test and integration efforts at the system and subsystem levels.
• Communicate clearly, and in writing, all facets of a flight test program, including 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.
• Support requirements development and design reviews with various engineering teams.
• Participate in safety review boards and test readiness reviews.
• Leading or contributing to RCCA teams or initiatives.
• Facilitation/creation of associated system documentation (system manuals, checklists, acceptance procedures, etc).

Required Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree or a related technical discipline from an accredited institution and 8+ years test engineering experience.
• Ability to travel as required for planning and testing.
• Previous experience with and/or current working knowledge of MIL-STD-8591, MIL-STD-2088, MIL-STD-1553, MIL-STD-1760, AS8775, AS5653, etc.
• Previous experience in SRM or liquid propulsion systems testing.
• Expertise and working knowledge of the National Airspace System and UAS operating rules and regulations thereof.
• A complete understanding of engineering concepts, principles, codes, and theory; experience demonstrating a broad application of those concepts; and, expansive knowledge of principles, concepts, theory, and practices in related technical specialties.
• 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.
• Experience in troubleshooting in high-pressure or time-sensitive situations.
• Strong computer and documentation experience.
• 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.
• Strong mechanical and technical aptitude with tools and electronics.
• Able 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.
• Able to maintain an active U.S. Top Secret security clearance.

Benefits

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:

• Comprehensive, competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees)
• Health, recovery, and whatever comes next support

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