Manager, Development Testing (Drones)

Anduril Industries

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Work type: On-site
Location: Costa Mesa, CA
Salary: $132,000–$198,000 / yr
Posted: today

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Below market

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This role $165k

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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 · Manager, Development Testing (Drones)

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The Manager, Development Testing (Drones) is a senior leadership role within Anduril’s drone division, responsible for overseeing all aspects of development testing. This includes managing personnel and projects, conducting comprehensive tests to ensure compliance with aerospace standards, and ensuring the safety and reliability of drone platforms. The manager will lead complex test campaigns, plan and schedule testing projects, review documentation, and provide technical guidance to engineering teams. Essential qualifications include 10+ years of hardware development or test engineering experience, including leadership roles, proficiency in coding languages like Python for automation, and familiarity with aerospace standards such as MIL-STD-810. The role requires expertise in drone architectures, avionics, and flight control systems, along with the ability to manage budgets and resources effectively in a fast-paced R&D environment.

Skills

Python Matlab LabVIEW MIL-STD-810 SMC-S-016 NASA GEVS Siemens NX Teamcenter 3D modeling software PLM CI/CD

What you'll do

Provide technical leadership for planning and executing comprehensive drone testing.
Direct complex test campaigns, ensuring accurate data review and equipment design.
Plan short- and long-term testing projects, aligning with product development milestones.
Conduct final reviews of all test documentation to ensure compliance and accuracy.
Manage team priorities and resource allocation to meet organizational objectives.
Serve as primary point of contact for internal engineering teams on testability issues.

What we're looking for

10+ years of experience in hardware development or test engineering.
At least 2 years of leadership or management experience.
Proven ability to hire, mentor, and develop high-performing teams.
Expertise in applying engineering principles for complex system validation.
Proficiency in coding languages for test automation and data analysis.
Familiarity with aerospace testing standards (MIL-STD-810, SMC-S-016).
Experience managing budgets, schedules, and resources for projects.

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