Anduril Industries
Flight Test Engineer
About this role
Anduril Industries seeks a Flight Test Engineer to plan and execute developmental and operational testing of Group 3 unmanned aerial systems. You'll work with a team to conduct rigorous T&E activities across US and international locations, supporting both civil and military approval schemes while ensuring performance and safety compliance.
What you'll do
- Conduct rigorous testing and evaluation of Group 3 UAS to verify performance and reliability
- Deploy to remote test sites in the US and overseas to support trials and customer evaluations
- Develop and execute focused test plans for internal and customer trials
- Design and implement baseline safety plans to mitigate risks during testing activities
- Provide progress reports and participate in weekly stand-ups with program leadership
- Communicate effectively across teams and document test results thoroughly
What they're looking for
- UAS integration, testing, and project management
- Understanding of National Airspace System and UAS regulations
- Rotary-wing and fixed-wing aerodynamics and flight control systems
- Engineering principles and technical analysis
- FAA Part 107 certification
- Test planning and safety protocol development
- Strong organizational and coordination abilities
- Communication and interpersonal skills
Benefits
- Competitive equity grants included in full-time offers
- Top-tier comprehensive benefits package available at little to no cost
- Health and recovery support programs
- Salary range: $100,000–$141,000 USD
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Anduril Industries
Anduril Industries builds autonomous defense systems including underwater vehicles, unmanned aircraft, and electronic warfare platforms for the Department of Defense. The company is hiring across mechanical engineering, mission operations, software development, technical leadership, and advanced manufacturing roles to support the design, deployment, and production of these mission-critical systems.
- Website
- anduril.com
Likely interview questions
- Describe your experience planning and executing flight test and evaluation activities for Group 3 UAS. What types of tests have you conducted and what were the outcomes?
- Walk us through how you've developed and implemented safety plans for UAS testing. How do you identify and mitigate risks during flight operations?