Senior Flight Test Engineer, Maneuver Dominance
Anduril · Costa Mesa, California, United States · Costa Mesa, CA (OC-00)
DefenseonsiteSenior$145k–$190k
At a glance
Highlights
- Test Group 3 UAS for multi-asset autonomy on Ghost and Altius platforms.
- Shape future battlefield systems via Lattice-powered autonomy and sensor fusion.
- Develop test plans and baseline safety plans to mitigate risks during testing.
What they offer
- Highly competitive equity grants
- Top-tier benefits for full-time employees
Ideal candidate
A hands-on flight-test leader who thrives in fast-paced field operations and remote deployments. You are self-motivated, safety-minded, and passionate about advancing autonomous systems for real missions.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical field
- 8+ years of experience in UAS integration, testing, and project management
- Willingness to travel >75% to remote US and overseas locations
- Understanding of 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 active U.S. Top Secret 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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