UAS Flight Test Engineer — Global Trials & Autonomy

Telemetry Today LLC; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 117,000 - 154,000; Full time

Job summary

Anduril Industries is seeking a UAS Flight Test Engineer to plan, execute, and report developmental and operational flight test and evaluation activities. You will work with engineers to coordinate test programs across the US, UK, and Europe under civil and military approvals.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s in engineering, 3+ years in UAS testing, and willingness to travel extensively (>75%). FAA Part 107 certification and eligibility for a TS clearance are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related technical field.
• 3+ years of experience in UAS integration, testing, and project management.
• Willingness to travel >75% 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.
• Familiarity with rotary-wing and fixed-wing aerodynamics and flight control systems.
• FAA Part 107 certificate holder.
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Top Secret security clearance.

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

Testing

Project management

Travel >75%

NAS/UAS regulations

Engineering principles

Documentation

Flight control systems

Independent/team work

Flexible hours

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Advanced degree (preferred)

Job description

Anduril Industries is seeking a UAS Flight Test Engineer to plan, execute, and report developmental and operational flight test and evaluation activities. You will work with engineers to coordinate test programs across the US, UK, and Europe under civil and military approvals.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s in engineering, 3+ years in UAS testing, and willingness to travel extensively (>75%). FAA Part 107 certification and eligibility for a TS clearance are required.