Senior Flight Test Engineer

Anduril Industries•Costa Mesa, CA

4h•Onsite

About The Position

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. They bring the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century’s most innovative companies to the defense industry, changing how military systems are designed, built, and sold. Anduril’s family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system. The Maneuver Dominance team at Anduril develops operationally relevant, multi-asset autonomy, focusing on building the next generation of autonomous capabilities by leveraging existing Anduril platforms like Ghost or Altius, integrating 3rd party platforms into Anduril's Lattice ecosystem, and developing breakthrough systems. This role offers an opportunity to work in an extremely innovative and fast-paced environment where your work directly impacts and makes a difference in the products that are fielded. As a Senior UAS Flight Test Engineer, you will plan, execute, and report on developmental and operational flight Test & Evaluation (T&E) activities, working alongside a team of engineers and test specialists to assist in the wider management and coordination of test and evaluation within the US, UK, and Europe under both civil and military approval schemes.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related technical field.
8+ years of experience in UAS integration, testing, and project management.
Ability and willingness to travel >75% time to remote locations in the US and overseas.
Understanding of the National Airspace System and UAS regulations.
Practical experience with large UAS testing and development.
Strong grasp of engineering principles and technical concepts.
Ability to organize, coordinate work effectively, and document thoroughly.
Familiarity with rotary-wing and fixed-wing aerodynamics and flight control systems.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Self-motivated and able to work independently and in teams.
Flexibility to work extended hours as needed.
FAA Part 107 certificate holder.
Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Top Secret security clearance

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree in engineering, robotics, computer science, or a related field.
Hands-on experience with complex and autonomous UAS.

Responsibilities

Conduct rigorous testing and evaluation of Group 3 UAS to ensure performance and reliability.
Deploy to remote test sites within the US, with opportunity to support trials in overseas locations.
Participate in weekly stand-ups and provide progress reports to program and T&E leadership.
Develop and execute focused test plans for internal and customer trials.
Develop and implement baseline safety plans to mitigate risks during testing.
Communicate effectively within the team and across the organization.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you.
We cover full cost of medical insurance premiums for you and your dependents.
We offer an annual contribution toward your private health insurance for you and your dependents.
Anduril covers life and disability insurance for all employees.
Highly competitive PTO plans with a holiday hiatus in December.
Caregiver & Wellness Leave is available to care for family members, bond with a new baby, or address your own medical needs.
Coverage for fertility treatments (e.g., IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carriers, along with resources to support you and your partner from planning to parenting.
Access free mental health resources 24/7, including therapy and life coaching.
Additional work-life services, such as legal and financial support, are also available.
Annual reimbursement for professional development
Company-funded commuter benefits based on your region.
Relocation Assistance: Available depending on role eligibility.
Traditional 401(k), Roth, and after-tax (mega backdoor Roth) options.
Pension plan with employer match.
Superannuation plan.