Flight Test Engineer - Mission Autonomy (UAS - Fury)
Anduril · Costa Mesa, California, United States · Costa Mesa, CA (OC-00)
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At a glance
Highlights
- Drive mission autonomy testing for Fury, Anduril's Group 5 UAS.
- Validate autonomous behaviors across complex operational scenarios.
- Shape test methodologies powering AI-driven defense capabilities.
Ideal candidate
A methodical, mission-driven test engineer who thrives in fast-paced field work and loves refining autonomy through rapid iteration. You care about reliable real-world performance and collaborating across disciplines to advance defense capability.
Requirements
- Bachelor's in engineering, computer science, robotics or related field or equivalent autonomous systems testing experience
- Minimum 3 years in flight testing with emphasis on autonomous or remotely piloted systems
- Demonstrated ability developing and executing test plans for complex systems on aggressive timelines
- Familiarity with mission autonomy, unmanned systems and multi-asset operational frameworks
- Strong analytical skills interpreting test data and diagnosing system behaviors
- Proven collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to deliver milestones
- Excellent communication articulating technical challenges to diverse audiences
- Willing to work flexible hours and travel to test locations as required
- Able to obtain and maintain 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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