Flight Test Engineer: UAS Autonomy & System Evaluation

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

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.