Flight Test Engineer

Anduril; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 98,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive healthcare benefits

Retirement programs

Equity grants

Job summary

A defense technology company is seeking a highly motivated flight test engineer to focus on software and hardware capability development for advanced unmanned systems. The ideal candidate will be responsible for test planning, execution, and reporting while collaborating with engineering teams. Candidates should possess a relevant bachelor's degree and be willing to obtain necessary FAA certifications. This role offers a competitive salary range of $98,000 — $120,000 USD along with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or related technical discipline from an accredited institution.
• Current or ability to obtain FAA Part 107 UAS certification.
• Working knowledge of National Airspace and UAS operating guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute flight test events under minimal supervision.
• Manage test assets configuration and report findings.
• Interface with engineering teams and collect metrics.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Detail-oriented

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline

Tools

Linux

SSH

Command line

Job description

Overview

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company focused on transforming U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. Our products integrate AI, autonomy, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking to support modern operations. The Test and Evaluation team ensures products meet performance and reliability standards. This role is for a highly motivated flight test engineer focusing on software/hardware capability development and evaluation for the Altius UAS platform, an ISR-capable Group 2/3 autonomous vehicle. The engineer will evaluate software and hardware capabilities for operational suitability and integration with the Anduril system suite.

What you’ll do

• As a flight test engineer, work under minimal supervision with responsibilities for test planning, execution, reporting, and evaluating the system under test (software and/or hardware).
• Support and plan test events at test sites as required by the test plan.
• Manage test assets configuration, including hardware components, payloads, software/firmware configurations, and fleet management for current and future testing needs.
• Generate evaluation test plans and reports focusing on system functionality and software/hardware integration; include safety planning (risks, hazards, mitigations) and logistics (hardware availability, airspace, personnel, timelines).
• Generate and execute test cards, conduct pre/post flight briefings, and manage test events with pilots, engineering SMEs, and operations; operate Altius during system evaluation testing.
• Collaborate with SMEs and cross-functional teams during development and production testing; report findings and status, adjudicate testing tasks, and characterize issues and results.
• Interface daily with hardware and software engineering teams.
• Collect metrics for flight test events, including sortie information and delays.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or related technical discipline from an accredited institution.
• Ability to understand new concepts quickly, apply them accurately, organize and coordinate work, and develop solutions to complex problems.
• Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills; actively contribute to effective team and cross-team communication.
• Methodical, thorough, and detail oriented. Ability to work independently and as part of a team in engineering tasks.
• Willingness to learn new skills and concepts.
• Current or ability to obtain FAA Part 107 UAS certification.
• Current or ability to obtain FAA Part 61 certifications (pilot, flight instructor, or ground instructor; ground test complete is the only requirement).
• Working knowledge of National Airspace and UAS operating guidelines and regulations.
• Ability to obtain a security clearance.
• Willingness to work extended hours and travel as required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong software and documentation experience; familiarity with Linux, networking, SSH, and command line.
• 3+ years of flight test engineering or system-level testing experience.
• Knowledge and experience with Group 2/3 fixed-wing systems.
• Experience working on DoD programs.

Salary and Benefits

US Salary Range: $98,000 — $120,000 USD. The salary range is an estimate based on compensation factors and may vary by experience and qualifications. Equity grants are included with many full-time offers as part of total compensation. Anduril offers comprehensive benefits for full-time employees, including healthcare, retirement, and other programs described by the recruiter during the hiring process.

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