Senior Flight Test Engineer, Fury UAS Development

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

Job summary

Anduril Industries, Inc. in Costa Mesa, CA seeks a Staff Flight Test Engineer to lead development flight testing of Fury UAS, coordinating with engineering, program leadership, and test ranges.

You will own planning, execution, data analysis, and reporting for the test program, with emphasis on MIL-STD and DoD interfaces, while upholding safety standards.

Requires 12+ years in test conduct, TS-eligible clearance, travel capability, and strong communication skills to drive results.

Qualifications

• 12+ years as test conductor/director for developmental aircraft, weapons, or missiles.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field; equivalent experience accepted.
• Experience with MIL-STD-882E/516C/1553/1760, AS5653.
• Knowledge of NAS, restricted airspace and UAS rules.
• Strong communication and ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Lead development flight test activities for Fury UAS.
• Coordinate ground and flight tests at private and government ranges.
• Collect data and perform initial analysis; report results.
• Work with Engineering to develop requirements and discuss results.
• Maintain safety and operating procedures across tests.

Skills

Flight test leadership

Test conductor/director

Test planning & execution

Data analysis

Communication skills

Independent work

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Job description

Anduril Industries, Inc. in Costa Mesa, CA seeks a Staff Flight Test Engineer to lead development flight testing of Fury UAS, coordinating with engineering, program leadership, and test ranges.

You will own planning, execution, data analysis, and reporting for the test program, with emphasis on MIL-STD and DoD interfaces, while upholding safety standards.

Requires 12+ years in test conduct, TS-eligible clearance, travel capability, and strong communication skills to drive results.