Senior Rotorcraft UAS Flight Test Engineer (75% Travel)

Anduril Industries, Inc.; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 147,000 - 196,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

Anduril Industries seeks a Senior UAS Flight Test Engineer to plan, execute, and report developmental and operational flight Test & Evaluation activities across US, UK, and Europe. You will work with a team to drive test programs for Group 5 UAS, ensuring safety and regulatory compliance while coordinating with customers and leadership.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in engineering, 8+ years in UAS testing and PM, willingness to travel extensively, and eligibility for a TS clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical field.
• 8+ years of experience in UAS integration, testing, and project management.
• Willing to travel >75% to remote locations in the US and overseas.
• Knowledge 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 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.
• FAA Part 107 certificate holder.
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Top Secret security clearance
• Subject to pre-employment substance screening

Responsibilities

• Conduct rigorous testing and evaluation of Group 5 UAS.
• Deploy to remote test sites within the US and overseas.
• Participate in weekly stand-ups and report progress to leadership.
• Develop and execute focused test plans for internal and customer trials.
• Develop and implement baseline safety plans to mitigate testing risks.

Skills

UAS testing

Project management

Travel readiness

Communication skills

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Advanced degree (preferred) in engineering/ robotics/ CS

Job description

Anduril Industries seeks a Senior UAS Flight Test Engineer to plan, execute, and report developmental and operational flight Test & Evaluation activities across US, UK, and Europe. You will work with a team to drive test programs for Group 5 UAS, ensuring safety and regulatory compliance while coordinating with customers and leadership.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in engineering, 8+ years in UAS testing and PM, willingness to travel extensively, and eligibility for a TS clearance.