Senior Flight Test Engineer, Mission Autonomy

Anduril Industries

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Work type: On-site
Location: Costa Mesa, CA
Salary: $147,000–$196,000 / yr
Posted: 2 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live today
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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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

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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 while collaborating with software and hardware engineers. The position requires expertise in flight testing, unmanned systems, and mission autonomy principles. Key technical skills include familiarity with Python, C++, and ROS, alongside experience with simulation tools. You will solve complex problems regarding the integration of multiple assets into cohesive operational frameworks and coordinate with private and government test ranges to ensure robust performance in complex scenarios.

Skills

Mission Autonomy Python C++ ROS Simulation Flight Testing UAS Unmanned Systems Robotics Software Development Test Management

What you'll do

Design and implement test plans to verify autonomous system capabilities across various simulated mission profiles.
Analyze test data to validate system performance and identify areas for rapid iteration of autonomy algorithms.
Drive end-to-end test management by shaping requirements, leading execution, and delivering technical reports.
Execute and analyze simulations that replicate real-world scenarios to optimize system performance and accelerate testing cycles.
Coordinate with private and government test ranges to evaluate systems and software in the field.
Define test requirements in collaboration with software, hardware, and product teams to ensure mission alignment.
Advance testing methodologies for mission autonomy systems to ensure reliable performance in complex operational scenarios.

What we're looking for

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 mission autonomy principles, unmanned systems, and integrating 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.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Top Secret-Level security clearance.
Direct experience in development, testing, and deployment of mission autonomy systems in defense or aerospace contexts (preferred).