Senior Flight Test Engineer - Mission Autonomy

Anduril Industries

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Work type: On-site
Location: Costa Mesa, CA
Salary: $146,000–$194,000 / yr
Posted: today

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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 · Senior Flight Test Engineer - Mission Autonomy

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As a Senior Flight Test Engineer in the Mission Autonomy team, you will play a pivotal role in planning and executing system-level testing for both hardware and software components of flight systems. Your responsibilities include leading ground and flight tests, conducting safety analyses, and collaborating with program management to develop test requirements and interpret results. You will also oversee the development, certification, and integration of subsystems into the Air Vehicle Configuration (AUR) for small UAS or weapon systems. The ideal candidate possesses extensive experience in developmental testing of weapon or missile systems on both manned and unmanned aircraft, along with a strong understanding of the National Airspace System and UAS regulations. Proficiency in Linux environments and command-line interfaces is essential, as is familiarity with Ardupilot autopilot software for small UAS. This role demands expertise in managing complex test programs at private and government-owned ranges to ensure compliance and safety.

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Linux CLI Ardupilot Python PostgreSQL Kubernetes Docker CI/CD AWS Grafana Prometheus

What you'll do

Plan and execute system-level testing of hardware and software for flight systems.
Conduct safety and risk analysis for ground and flight testing events.
Lead test engineering activities for small UAS or weapon systems development.
Develop requirements, plan tests, and report results to program management.
Coordinate with cross-department teams on resource planning and process improvement.

What we're looking for

7+ years of experience as a lead test conductor/test director for developmental weapon or missile systems.
Expertise in planning, conducting ground and flight tests, and initial issue investigation.
Strong command-line interface (CLI) skills for system navigation and management.
Previous expertise and working knowledge of the National Airspace System and UAS regulations.
Top Secret security clearance required.
Experience with safety and risk analysis for testing events.

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