Flight Test Engineer

Anduril Industries

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Work type: On-site
Location: San Clemente, CA
Salary: $112,000–$149,000 / yr
Posted: 80 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live yesterday
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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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.

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TL;DR · Flight Test Engineer

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Flight Test Engineer The Flight Test Engineer joins the Test and Evaluation team to focus on software and hardware capability development for the Ghost sUAS platform, a Group 2 autonomous vehicle designed for intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance missions. This role involves planning, executing, and reporting on test campaigns to ensure operational suitability and system integration. Daily responsibilities include managing configuration plans, overseeing test assets, conducting safety reviews, and coordinating with pilots and engineering teams to evaluate performance metrics. The ideal candidate possesses a degree in aerospace or mechanical engineering and experience in flight testing, data acquisition systems, and aircraft integration. Technical skills include familiarity with Linux-based operating systems, GitHub, CircleCI, bash, and command line tools. Preferred expertise includes Ardupilot firmware, COTS flight control systems, and experience with unmanned autonomous systems within defense programs.

Skills

Flight Testing UAS Ardupilot Linux GitHub CircleCI Bash SSH Data Acquisition Configuration Management Ground Control Stations Remote Operations Software Validation

What you'll do

Plan, execute, and report on flight test campaigns for Ghost sUAS hardware and software capabilities.
Manage configuration plans and inventory for all test assets to ensure they remain mission capable.
Prepare for and lead test readiness reviews, safety review boards, and operational readiness evaluations.
Develop test cards and conduct pre- and post-flight briefings with pilots and engineering teams.
Identify, characterize, and document technical issues or observations from testing results for cross-functional teams.
Collect and report performance metrics to track product maturity and progression.
Perform hands-on field testing in diverse environments including the setup of heavy test equipment.

What we're looking for

Bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, or a related technical field.
3-5 years of experience in flight testing, flight test planning, or aviation systems development.
Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
Current or ability to obtain FAA 14 CFR Part 107 certification for Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems.
Experience with test instrumentation, data acquisition systems, or aircraft systems integration is preferred.
Proficiency in flight test principles including planning, execution, and data analysis.
Strong written and verbal communication skills for documenting plans and reporting results.
Ability to perform physical tasks including lifting up to 80 lbs and working in diverse outdoor environments.