Senior Flight Test Engineer, Mission Autonomy

Anduril Industries

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Costa Mesa, CA
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$147,000–$196,000 / yr
Posted
60 days ago
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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

JOB TITLE: Senior Flight Test Engineer - Mission Autonomy (UAS - Fury) The Senior Flight Test Engineer - Mission Autonomy (UAS - Fury) joins the Test and Evaluation team to advance mission autonomy systems for the Fury Group 5 UAS. This role involves designing and implementing test plans to verify autonomous system capabilities across various simulated mission profiles. You will analyze test data to refine autonomy algorithms, execute simulations replicating real-world scenarios, and manage end-to-end testing requirements. Key responsibilities include coordinating with private and government test ranges and collaborating with software and hardware engineers. Required skills include experience in flight testing for autonomous or remotely piloted systems, analytical data interpretation, and knowledge of mission autonomy principles. Preferred technical proficiencies include Python, C++, and ROS, alongside experience with simulation environments and military standards for unmanned aerial systems.

What you'll do

  • Drive the advancement of testing methodologies for mission autonomy systems in complex operational scenarios.
  • Design and implement test plans to verify autonomous system capabilities across various simulated mission profiles.
  • Analyze test data to validate performance and iterate on autonomy algorithms and behaviors.
  • Manage end-to-end testing by shaping requirements, leading execution, and delivering technical reports.
  • Execute and analyze simulations that replicate real-world scenarios to optimize system performance.
  • Coordinate with private and government test ranges to evaluate systems and software.

What we're looking for

  • A Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, robotics, or a related technical field, or equivalent experience in autonomous systems testing.
  • Minimum of 3 years of experience in flight testing, with a strong emphasis on autonomous or remotely piloted systems.
  • Demonstrated ability in developing and executing test plans for complex systems within aggressive timelines.
  • Familiarity with the principles of mission autonomy, unmanned systems, and the integration of multiple assets into cohesive operational frameworks.
  • Strong analytical skills to interpret test data, diagnose system behaviors, and recommend actionable improvements.
  • Proven track record of working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to achieve project milestones and deliverables.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Top Secret-Level security clearance.
  • Direct experience in the development, testing, and deployment of mission autonomy systems in a defense or aerospace context (preferred).

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