Early Career Flight Test Engineer

Anduril Industries

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Work type
On-site
Location
Costa Mesa, CA
Salary
$86,000–$114,000 / yr
Posted
2 days ago
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About Anduril Industries

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company that builds advanced hardware and software systems for national security, including autonomous drones, surveillance systems, and the Lattice AI command platform.

Anduril Industries currently has 1778 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Early Career Flight Test Engineer

The 2027 Early Career Flight Test Engineer joins the Test and Evaluation team to ensure products meet high standards for performance and reliability through system level development testing, production acceptance testing, and software qualification. This role focuses on software interface and diagnostics while managing test programs from inception to completion. The engineer will coordinate and execute test events for mission autonomy capabilities using surrogate vehicles, design plans to verify autonomous systems in simulated profiles, and analyze complex data to validate performance. Key responsibilities include collaborating with cross-functional teams to define requirements and communicating with government partners. Required skills include a degree in engineering, computer science, or robotics. Preferred qualifications include experience with Python, C++, ROS, simulation environments, and knowledge of unmanned aerial systems within national airspace regulations.

What you'll do

  • Manage test programs from inception through completion for defense systems.
  • Coordinate and execute test events for mission autonomy capabilities using surrogate vehicles.
  • Design and implement test plans to verify autonomous system performance in simulated missions.
  • Analyze complex test data to validate system performance and identify necessary improvements.
  • Drive end-to-end test management by shaping requirements, designing plans, and delivering technical reports.
  • Coordinate with private and government partners to ensure all test objectives are met.
  • Communicate technical challenges and solutions to internal leadership and government customers.

What we're looking for

  • Must be pursuing or have recently completed a bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering, computer science, robotics, or a related technical field.
  • Must be a U.S. Person due to export-controlled information requirements.
  • Able to start full time in 2027.
  • Experience developing and executing test plans for complex systems within aggressive timelines (preferred).
  • Proven experience coordinating and executing complex test events (preferred).
  • Experience developing metrics and performance dashboards (preferred).
  • Experience with autonomy systems, simulation tools, or programming languages like Python, C++, and ROS (preferred).
  • Familiarity with FAA/FCC regulations and military standards for unmanned aerial systems (preferred).

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