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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
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Listed pay typically runs
$146,000–$194,000
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As a Flight Test Engineer on the Test Engineering team, you will support the development of various platforms including Altius, Lattice, Ghost UAS, and Sentry Tower. You will work under minimal supervision to develop approaches for achieving T&E goals for Small UAS and quadcopters, focusing specifically on electronics, avionics, propulsion, flight characteristics, rugged design, and quality at scale. Your daily responsibilities include planning, conducting ground and flight tests, analyzing performance, and driving process improvements for both hardware and software systems. The role requires expertise in the National Airspace System, UAS regulations, and potentially energetics or explosive hazard handling. You will utilize strong documentation skills to solve complex problems while ensuring products meet rigorous technical standards. This position addresses critical challenges in autonomous systems, sensor fusion, and advanced defense technology integration.