Anduril Industries
defense technology
Manager,DevelopmentTesting(Drones)
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“Manager, Development Testing (Drones) at Anduril Industries. Skills: Development Testing, Drone Programs, Test Strategy, Team Leadership, System Validation. lead all aspects of development test for Anduril’s drone programs. managing personnel, projects, and advanced testing equipment”
What You'll Achieve.
ensuring compliance with aerospace and defense standards; mitigating risks; upholding the highest standards of safety, reliability, and airworthiness; ensuring alignment with organizational objectives; ensuring clear communication and successful project outcomes
Industry & Context.
compliance with applicable laws, protect technology, intellectual property, and organizational security
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
10+ years of experience in hardware development or test engineering, at least 2+ years in a leadership or management capacity, Proven experience in hiring, mentoring, and developing high-performing engineering teams, Demonstrated ability to foster a safety-first culture in a demanding test environment, Expertise in engineering first principles and their application to complex system validation, Proficiency in at least one coding language (Python, Matlab, labview, etc. ) for test automation and data analysis, experience guiding team members in these tools, Familiarity with instrumentation and control components (accelerometers, load cells, thermocouples, pressure transducers, strain gauges, RTDs, and others), experience guiding team members in their use and troubleshooting, Familiarity with industry-standard test guidance - MIL-STD-810, SMC-S016, NASA GEVS, experience driving compliance and best practices, BS, MS or PhD in an engineering discipline
Nice to Have
Deep understanding of drone architectures, avionics, flight control systems, propulsion, navigation, communications, and payload integration, Experience managing budgets, schedules, and resources for engineering projects, Demonstrated ability to strategically plan, manage, and deliver complex test programs from inception to completion, Experience with 3D modeling software and PLM (Siemens NX, Teamcenter, etc. ) for reviewing test fixture designs and managing data, Experience in a fast-paced, high-growth R
What You'll Do.
lead all aspects of development test for Anduril’s drone programs
and advanced testing equipment
conduct comprehensive development
and qualification testing of our drone platforms and subsystems
defining testing strategies
ensuring compliance with aerospace and defense standards
upholding the highest standards of safety
Provide technical leadership and strategic oversight for the planning and execution of structural
and environmental testing on drones
Direct and empower your team to lead complex test campaigns
including defining scope
overseeing test operations
facilitating data review
and guiding test equipment design/fabrication
Plan and schedule short- and long-term testing projects
ensuring efficient resource allocation
and risk capture aligned with product development milestones
Conduct final review and approval of all test documentation and reports
Provide technical guidance
conduct performance evaluations
and implement strategies for continuous improvement in team productivity
and professional growth
Manage team priorities
and project assignments
Serve as a primary point of contact for internal engineering (hardware
avionics) and product teams
Build relationships with external stakeholders
and regulatory bodies
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Serve as a primary point of contact for internal engineering (hardware, software, mechanical, avionics) and product teams; Build relationships with external stakeholders, including vendors, partners, and regulatory bodies
Communication Scope
clear communication
Process & Methodology
managing personnel, projects, and advanced testing equipment, defining scope, allocating resources, approving test plans, overseeing test operations, facilitating data review, Plan and schedule short- and long-term testing projects, ensuring efficient resource allocation, risk capture aligned with product development milestones, Manage team priorities, resource allocation, and project assignments, Experience managing budgets, schedules, and resources for engineering projects, Demonstrated ability to strategically plan, manage, and deliver complex test programs from inception to completion
Full Job Description
Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U. S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century’s most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Anduril’s family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a realtime, 3D command and control center. As the world enters an era of strategic competition, Anduril is committed to bringing cutting-edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years. ABOUT THE JOB We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Manager, Development Testing (Drones) to lead all aspects of development test for Anduril’s drone programs. This critical leadership role encompasses managing personnel, projects, and advanced testing equipment to conduct comprehensive development, verification, and qualification testing of our drone platforms and subsystems. The Manager will be instrumental in defining testing strategies, ensuring compliance with aerospace and defense standards, mitigating risks, and upholding the highest standards of safety, reliability, and airworthiness throughout the product lifecycle. WHAT YOU’LL DO Provide technical leadership and strategic oversight for the planning and execution of structural, dynamic, and environmental testing on drones. Direct and empower your team to lead complex test campaigns, including defining scope, allocating resources, approving test plans, overseeing test operations, facilitating data review, and guiding test equipment design/fabrication. Plan and schedule short- and long-term testing projects, ensuring efficient resource allocation, and risk capture aligned with product development milestones. Conduct final review and approval of all test documentation and reports, ensuring
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