Flight Test Engineer
Anduril · Costa Mesa, California, United States · Costa Mesa, CA (OC-00)
Defenseonsitemid-level$117k–$154k
At a glance
Highlights
- Test and evaluate Group 3 UAS to ensure performance and reliability.
- Build next-generation multi-asset autonomy for future battlefield operations.
- Develop test plans and safety mitigations for internal and customer trials.
What they offer
- Highly competitive equity grants
- Top-tier benefits for full-time employees
Ideal candidate
Hands-on flight test engineer with UAS background who thrives in fast-paced field work and extensive travel. Self-motivated, safety-focused collaborator excited to advance autonomous defense systems.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical field
- 2-5+ years of experience in UAS integration, testing and project management
- Ability and 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
- Strong grasp of engineering principles and technical concepts
- 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
Lab profile
About Anduril
Defense technology company building autonomous systems for military missions.
What they build
- Lattice OS
- Ghost
- Anvil
Known for
- Autonomous defense systems
- AI-powered command and control
- Rapid hardware-software iteration
Key facts
- Founded in 2017
- Headquartered in Costa Mesa, California
- Backed by Founders Fund and Andreessen Horowitz
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