Flight Test Engineer - Mission Autonomy

Anduril Industries

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Work type: On-site
Location: Costa Mesa, CA
Salary: $113,000–$149,000 / yr
Posted: today

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Below market

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This role $131k

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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.

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TL;DR · Flight Test Engineer - Mission Autonomy

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The Flight Test Engineer role at Anduril's Test and Evaluation team involves conducting comprehensive testing for mission autonomy capabilities, from planning to execution. This senior-level position requires coordinating with government partners and internal teams to ensure systems meet rigorous performance standards. Daily tasks include analyzing test data, developing metrics, and communicating results effectively to stakeholders. Ideal candidates have 1-3 years of experience in T&E, particularly with autonomous systems, and are proficient in FAA and FCC regulations. Familiarity with defense or aerospace contexts is preferred, as is the ability to engage military customers and develop performance dashboards.

Skills

Python Kubernetes Docker CI/CD PostgreSQL AWS Git JUnit FAA FCC

What you'll do

Coordinate and plan test events for mission autonomy capabilities using surrogate vehicles.
Execute full system level development testing and new production acceptance testing.
Analyze data to validate system performance and identify areas for improvement.
Develop metrics and performance dashboards for test programs.
Communicate with government partners and internal leadership on test objectives.

What we're looking for

1-3 years of in-depth T&E experience, preferably with autonomous systems
Proven ability to coordinate and execute complex test events
Experience developing metrics and performance dashboards
Strong communication skills for engaging military and government customers
Familiarity with FAA, FCC, and other relevant regulations (preferred)
Direct experience in autonomy system development, testing, and deployment (preferred)

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