Flight Test Engineer

Telemetry Today LLC; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 141,000; Full time

Job summary

Anduril Industries, a defense technology company, seeks a UAS Flight Test Engineer to plan, execute, and report developmental and operational flight Test & Evaluation activities across US, UK, and Europe. You will join a fast-paced team advancing autonomous capabilities and complex test programs for Group 3 UAS.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in engineering, 2–5+ years in UAS testing, travel >75%, NAS/UAS regulation knowledge, and TS clearance eligibility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical field.
• 2–5+ years in UAS integration, testing, and project management.
• Willing to travel >75% to US and overseas.
• Understanding of NAS and UAS regulations.
• Experience with large UAS testing and development.
• Strong engineering fundamentals and technical concepts.
• Ability to organize, coordinate work, and document thoroughly.
• Familiarity with rotary‑wing and fixed‑wing aerodynamics and flight control.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Self‑motivated and able to work independently and in teams.
• Willingness to work extended hours.
• FAA Part 107 certificate holder.
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Top Secret security clearance
• In this role, you will be subject to pre‑employment and randomized substance screening.

Responsibilities

• Conduct rigorous testing and evaluation of Group 3 UAS.
• Deploy to remote test sites within the US, with overseas trials support.
• Participate in weekly stand‑ups and provide progress reports to 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.

Skills

UAS integration

Flight testing

Project management

Communication

Regulatory knowledge

TS clearance eligibility

Travel willingness

Aerospace fundamentals

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field

Advanced degree in engineering/robotics/CS

Job description

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century’s most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Anduril’s family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a realtime, 3D command and control center. As the world enters an era of strategic competition, Anduril is committed to bringing cutting‑edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years.

The Maneuver Dominance team at Anduril develops operationally relevant, multi‑asset autonomy. We are focused on building the next generation of autonomous capabilities by leveraging existing Anduril platforms like Ghost or Altius, bringing 3rd party platforms into Anduril’s Lattice ecosystem, and developing breakthrough systems that will shape the future of the battlefield. If you are interested in working in an extremely innovative and fast‑paced environment, where your work directly makes an impact and difference in the products that are fielded this a fantastic opportunity.

As a UAS Flight Test Engineer you will plan, execute and report on developmental and operational flight Test & Evaluation (T&E) activities. You will work alongside a team of engineers and test specialists assisting in the wider management and coordination of test and evaluation within the US, UK and Europe under both civil and military approval schemes.

What You'll Do

• 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.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related technical field.
• 2-5+ 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
• In this role, you will be subject to pre‑employment and randomized substance screening, as required by the Company.

Preferred Qualifications

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

US Salary Range

$100,000 — $141,000 USD

The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full‑time offers; and are considered part of Anduril’s total compensation package. Additionally, Anduril offers top‑tier benefits for full‑time employees, including:

At Anduril, we invest in our people. Our comprehensive, competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees) ensures you’re supported in health, recovery, and whatever comes next. For more information, Explore Our Benefits .