This role pays less than
54%
of similar roles. Most pay
$170,000–$228,707
— the shaded band above.
At the midpoint, this role pays about
$193k
versus about
$199k
for comparable roles.
Based on 240 similar postings.
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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
1959 open roles
on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs
$146,000–$194,000
across 1773 roles with salary data.
The Senior Manager, Development Testing (Drones) role at Anduril involves leading comprehensive testing for drone platforms and subsystems. This critical leadership position requires managing personnel, projects, and advanced equipment to ensure compliance with aerospace standards while fostering a safety-first culture. Day-to-day responsibilities include defining testing strategies, overseeing complex test campaigns, planning short- and long-term projects, conducting final reviews of documentation, and providing technical guidance to engineering teams. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in hardware development or test engineering, proficiency in coding languages like Python for automation, and familiarity with instrumentation components such as accelerometers and pressure transducers. Additionally, knowledge of industry-standard test guidelines is essential. This role demands expertise in drone architectures, avionics, and flight control systems within a fast-paced R&D environment.
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