Senior UAS Flight Test Engineer — Autonomous Systems

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

Benefits offered by this job

Equity grants

Top-tier benefits

Job summary

Anduril Industries is seeking a Senior UAS Flight Test Engineer to plan, execute, and report developmental and operational flight Test & Evaluation activities. You will join a team of engineers and test specialists across the US, UK, and Europe, coordinating test programs for Group 3 UAS and external trials.

Responsibilities include developing test plans, safety procedures, and progress updates to leadership, with significant travel to remote locations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical field.
• 8+ 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

UAS integration

UAS testing

Project management

Travel

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field

Advanced degree (preferred)

Job description

Anduril Industries is seeking a Senior UAS Flight Test Engineer to plan, execute, and report developmental and operational flight Test & Evaluation activities. You will join a team of engineers and test specialists across the US, UK, and Europe, coordinating test programs for Group 3 UAS and external trials.

Responsibilities include developing test plans, safety procedures, and progress updates to leadership, with significant travel to remote locations.