Flight Test Engineer

Anduril Industries

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Work type
On-site
Location
Costa Mesa, CA
Salary
$100,000–$141,000 / yr
Posted
144 days ago
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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 1697 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Flight Test Engineer

As a Flight Test Engineer on the Maneuver Dominance team, you will plan, execute, and report on developmental and operational flight Test & Evaluation activities for multi-asset autonomy. You will conduct rigorous testing of Group 3 UAS to ensure performance and reliability while developing focused test plans and baseline safety plans to mitigate risks during trials. The role involves coordinating tests under civil and military approval schemes across the US, UK, and Europe. Key requirements include a bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field, an FAA Part 107 certificate, and experience with rotary-wing and fixed-wing aerodynamics and flight control systems. You will work with complex and autonomous UAS to solve problems involving sensor fusion and autonomy within the Lattice ecosystem, requiring expertise in UAS integration, project management, and National Airspace System regulations.

What you'll do

  • Conduct rigorous testing and evaluation of Group 3 UAS to ensure performance and reliability.
  • Develop and execute focused test plans for internal and customer trials.
  • Develop and implement baseline safety plans to mitigate risks during testing activities.
  • Plan, execute, and report on developmental and operational flight Test & Evaluation (T&E) activities.
  • Coordinate and manage test and evaluation programs across the US, UK, and Europe.
  • Deploy to remote domestic and international sites for field testing and trials.
  • Provide regular progress reports to program and T&E leadership during weekly stand-ups.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related technical field.
  • 2 to 5+ years of experience in UAS integration, testing, and project management.
  • FAA Part 107 certificate holder.
  • Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Top Secret security clearance.
  • Understanding of the National Airspace System and UAS regulations.
  • Practical experience with large UAS testing and development.
  • Familiarity with rotary-wing and fixed-wing aerodynamics and flight control systems.
  • Ability to travel over 75% of the time to remote locations in the U.S. and overseas.

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