Flight Test Engineer

Anduril Industries

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Work type
On-site
Location
Costa Mesa, CA
Salary
$100,000–$141,000 / yr
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Below market

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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 1882 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $146,000–$194,000 across 1696 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Flight Test Engineer

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As a UAS Flight Test Engineer at this innovative aerospace company, you will join a dynamic team of engineers and test specialists to plan, execute, and report on developmental and operational flight tests for Group 3 Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) across the US, UK, and Europe. Your daily responsibilities include conducting rigorous testing, developing focused test plans, implementing safety protocols, and providing progress reports to leadership. You will need a Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field, 2-5+ years of UAS integration and testing experience, and FAA Part 107 certification. Familiarity with the National Airspace System, large UAS testing, and both rotary-wing and fixed-wing aerodynamics is essential. This role requires extensive travel (>75%) to remote test sites within the US and overseas locations.

Skills

FAA Part 107 UAS testing National Airspace System rotary-wing aerodynamics fixed-wing aerodynamics flight control systems engineering principles project management CI/CD Top Secret clearance

What you'll do

  • Conduct rigorous testing and evaluation of Group 3 UAS to ensure performance.
  • Deploy to remote test sites within the US and overseas for trials.
  • Develop and execute focused test plans for internal and customer trials.
  • Implement baseline safety plans to mitigate risks during testing.
  • Provide progress reports to program and T&E leadership weekly.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical field.
  • 2-5+ years of UAS integration, testing, and project management experience.
  • FAA Part 107 certificate holder with Top Secret security clearance.
  • Understanding of National Airspace System and UAS regulations.
  • Practical experience with large UAS testing and development.
  • Strong grasp of engineering principles and technical concepts.
  • Ability to travel >75% time to remote locations in the US and overseas.

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