Anduril
Director, Program Test & Evaluation Engineering - Advanced Effects
$220K–$292K
Costa Mesa, California, United States · Director · Full-time · Posted Aug 12, 2026
- Experience
- 12+ years in developmental aircraft and payload integration test direction, or 10+ years leading developmental weapon or missile systems tests; preferred alternatives include 15+ years in the first area or 10+ years in the second.
- Education
- Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related technical discipline, or equivalent engineering experience.
About the job
Leads test and evaluation engineering for developmental aircraft, payload, weapon, and missile systems, overseeing teams, test planning and execution, range operations, and program coordination.
What you'll do
- Lead test engineering and maintenance personnel across UAS and weapon systems; guide flight test engineers and control room staff.
- Develop test strategies and oversee system- and subsystem-level integration, test execution, reporting, and progress communication.
- Coordinate with program leadership, customers, and certifying agencies on test resources, reviews, and test-range requirements.
What they ask for
- Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related technical discipline, or equivalent engineering experience.
- 12+ years as a test conductor/director for developmental aircraft and payload integration, or 10+ years as a lead test conductor/test director for developmental weapon or missile systems on manned and/or unmanned aircraft.
- Experience with surrogate booster motor integration; strong understanding of vehicle, payload, and ground safety equipment requirements.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain an active U.S. security clearance; able to travel and work extended hours as required.
Nice to have
- Master's degree in engineering or a related technical discipline, or equivalent engineering experience.
- Experience with first flights of developmental aircraft, weapon, or rocket systems; supersonic/hypersonic vehicle flight testing; rocket testing; or multi-stage rocket systems.
Pay
$220,000 — $292,000 USD (base salary)
Tools
EVM, MIL-STD-881, MIL-STD-8591, MIL-STD-2088, MIL-STD-1553, MIL-STD-1760, AS8775, AS5653
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