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Flight Test Engineer

Anduril · Costa Mesa, California, United States · Costa Mesa, CA (OC-00)

Defenseonsitemid-level$117k–$154k
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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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