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Salary: USD 86,000 - 112,000 / annual
Anduril Industries is a defense technology company transforming U.S. and allied military capabilities through advanced autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology. The Test and Evaluation team is integral to ensuring every product meets the highest standards of performance and reliability, with particular focus on mission autonomy systems.
As a Flight Test Engineer - Mission Autonomy, you will be responsible for advancing Anduril's testing methodologies for autonomous systems, ensuring robust and reliable performance in complex operational scenarios. You will design and implement comprehensive test plans that challenge and verify the capabilities of autonomous systems across a variety of simulated mission profiles, including testing of the Fury, Anduril's Group 5 UAS.
Key responsibilities include:
- Driving advancement of testing methodologies focused on mission autonomy systems
- Designing and implementing test plans for autonomous systems in varied mission profiles
- Analyzing test data to validate system performance and identify improvement areas, iterating rapidly to refine autonomy algorithms and behaviors
- Collaborating with cross-functional teams (software engineers, hardware engineers, product managers) to define test requirements and ensure alignment with system capabilities and mission objectives
- Managing end-to-end test programs by shaping requirements, designing test plans, leading execution, analyzing complex data, and delivering reports to cross-functional and program teams
- Executing and analyzing simulations that replicate real-world scenarios to accelerate testing cycles and optimize system performance
- Coordinating with private and government test ranges to test and evaluate systems and software
This role requires flexibility to work extended hours and travel to various testing locations as needed. You will be subject to pre-employment and randomized substance screening, and must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Top Secret-Level security clearance.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, robotics, or related technical field from an accredited institution, or equivalent experience in autonomous systems testing
- Minimum 3 years of experience in flight testing with strong emphasis on autonomous or remotely piloted systems
- Demonstrated ability in developing and executing test plans for complex systems within aggressive timelines
- Familiarity with principles of mission autonomy, unmanned systems, and integration of multiple assets into cohesive operational frameworks
- Strong analytical skills with ability to interpret test data, diagnose system behaviors, and recommend actionable improvements
- Proven track record of working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to achieve project milestones and deliverables
- Excellent communication skills capable of effectively articulating technical challenges and solutions to diverse audiences
- Willingness to work flexible hours and travel to various testing locations as required
- Must be able to obtain and maintain U.S. Top Secret-Level security clearance
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Direct experience in development, testing, and deployment of mission autonomy systems in defense or aerospace context
- Hands-on experience with simulation environments and tools used for testing autonomous systems
- Familiarity with software development practices and programming languages used in autonomy and robotics (Python, C++, ROS)
- Knowledge of current industry and military standards related to unmanned aerial systems and their operation within national airspace
