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Salary: USD 100,000 - 141,000 / annual
Anduril Industries is a defense technology company transforming U.S. and allied military capabilities through advanced technology. The company develops AI-powered systems, autonomy, computer vision, and sensor fusion technology for military applications.
The Maneuver Dominance team develops operationally relevant, multi-asset autonomy by leveraging existing Anduril platforms like Ghost and Altius, integrating third-party platforms into Anduril's Lattice ecosystem, and developing breakthrough systems for the battlefield.
As a UAS Flight Test Engineer, you will plan, execute, and report on developmental and operational flight Test & Evaluation (T&E) activities. You will work alongside a team of engineers and test specialists managing and coordinating test and evaluation within the US, UK, and Europe under both civil and military approval schemes.
Key responsibilities include:
- Conduct rigorous testing and evaluation of Group 3 UAS to ensure performance and reliability
- Deploy to remote test sites within the US, with opportunities to support trials in overseas locations
- Participate in weekly stand-ups and provide progress reports to program and T&E leadership
- Develop and execute focused test plans for internal and customer trials
- Develop and implement baseline safety plans to mitigate risks during testing
- Communicate effectively within the team and across the organization
This is a fast-paced, innovative environment where your work directly impacts products fielded to military operations.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related technical field
- 2-5+ years of experience in UAS integration, testing, and project management
- Ability and willingness to travel >75% time 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
- Ability to organize, coordinate work effectively, and document thoroughly
- 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
- Subject to pre-employment and randomized substance screening
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Advanced degree in engineering, robotics, computer science, or a related field
- Hands-on experience with complex and autonomous UAS
