Lead Flight Test Engineer — UAS Development

Anduril Industries, Inc.; Costa Mesa, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 166,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

Anduril Industries, a defense technology company, seeks a Staff Flight Test Engineer for unmanned air vehicles to lead development flight tests, coordinate with cross‑functional teams, and own planning, execution, and reporting of the test program.

The role requires 12+ years of developmental flight test leadership, DoD/test standards experience, and ability to travel; offers competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits in the U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related technical discipline or equivalent engineering experience.
• 12+ years as test conductor/director for developmental aircraft, weapons, or missiles.
• Experience with development/test planning, execution and reporting for unmanned or manned systems.
• Knowledge of DoD and aerospace test standards (MIL-STD family).

Responsibilities

• Lead senior development flight test activities for the Fury UAS, focusing on planning and test execution.
• Coordinate ground and flight tests at private and government test ranges.
• Collect data and perform initial analysis for the system under test.
• Collaborate with Engineering to develop requirements and discuss results.
• Maintain safe operating practices per procedures.

Skills

Flight test leadership

Test planning & execution

Data analysis

Communication skills

Travel willingness

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related technical discipline

Tools

MIL-STD-882E

MIL-STD-516C

MIL-STD-1553

MIL-STD-1760

AS5653

Job description

Anduril Industries, a defense technology company, seeks a Staff Flight Test Engineer for unmanned air vehicles to lead development flight tests, coordinate with cross‑functional teams, and own planning, execution, and reporting of the test program.

The role requires 12+ years of developmental flight test leadership, DoD/test standards experience, and ability to travel; offers competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits in the U.S.