Senior Flight Test Engineer

Anduril
United States
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeUSD 146,000 - 183,000 annuallyFunction: QA, Test & Release EngineeringExperience: 8+ yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Communication","Problem-solving","Team collaboration","Leadership"]

Senior UAS Flight Test Engineer responsible for planning, executing, and reporting developmental and operational flight test and evaluation activities for Group 3 UAS, coordinating with teams in the US, UK, and Europe under civil and military schemes. Will deploy to remote test sites in the US and overseas, develop test plans, ensure safety baselines, and communicate across the organization while pursuing Top Secret clearance eligibility.

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Anduril
Anduril
3 months ago

Senior Flight Test Engineer

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Job Summary

Senior UAS Flight Test Engineer responsible for planning, executing, and reporting developmental and operational flight test and evaluation activities for Group 3 UAS, coordinating with teams in the US, UK, and Europe under civil and military schemes. Will deploy to remote test sites in the US and overseas, develop test plans, ensure safety baselines, and communicate across the organization while pursuing Top Secret clearance eligibility.
Location: United States
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: QA, Test & Release Engineering

Key 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.
Travel: High travel

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 146,000 - 183,000 annually
Perks:Health InsuranceIncome ProtectionCommuter BenefitsRelocation

Key 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.
Experience:8+ yearsAerospaceDefenseUASUnmanned aircraft systems
Education:Bachelor's
Skills:CommunicationProblem-solvingTeam collaborationLeadership
Certifications:FAA Part 107
Languages:English
Tech Stack:UASLattice OSFlight testAerodynamicsSensor fusionRotary-wingFixed-wingFAA Part 107

Eligibility

Work Authorization:Authorization required. Sponsorship not provided.
Security Clearance:Top Secret

Company Brief

Anduril
Designs and builds advanced defense systems combining autonomous aircraft, sensors, and AI-driven software for military and national security applications, focused on modernizing battlefield capabilities and distributed sensing.
Industry: Defense Technology
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Growth: Scaleup
Valuation: Unicorn (USD 1B+)
Funding: Series E+
Headquarters: Costa Mesa, United States
Founded: 2017
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