Staff Flight Test Engineer - Mission Autonomy (uas)

Anduril Industries

Costa Mesa, California, United States
Base: $166,000 - $220,000 usd; bonus/equity: highl...
On-site
12+ years flight testing experience
Autonomous or remotely piloted systems expertise
Complex test plan design and execution
Anduril Industries is seeking a Staff Mission Autonomy Flight Test Engineer to drive the advancement of testing methodologies for autonomous defense systems like the Fury Group 5 UAS

Job Summary

  • Anduril Industries is seeking a Staff Mission Autonomy Flight Test Engineer to drive the advancement of testing methodologies for autonomous defense systems like the Fury Group 5 UAS.
  • The role requires designing and executing rigorous test plans in simulated and real-world scenarios to validate complex autonomy algorithms and ensure robust performance.
  • Candidates must possess a Top Secret security clearance and have extensive experience in flight testing with a focus on unmanned systems within aggressive timelines.

Matching Summary

Anduril Industries is seeking a Staff Mission Autonomy Flight Test Engineer to drive the advancement of testing methodologies for autonomous defense systems like the Fury Group 5 UAS.

Salary

Base: $166,000 - $220,000 USD; Bonus/Equity: Highly competitive equity grants included; Benefits: Comprehensive top-tier benefits package at little to no cost

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 12+ years flight testing experience
  • Autonomous or remotely piloted systems expertise
  • Complex test plan design and execution
  • Mission autonomy principles knowledge
  • Data analysis and system behavior diagnosis

Nice-to-have

  • Defense or aerospace context experience
  • Simulation environment hands-on skills
  • Python C++ ROS programming proficiency
  • Military UAS operational standards knowledge
  • Agile iterative development collaboration

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, robotics, or equivalent
  • Minimum 12 years of flight testing experience
  • Ability to obtain and maintain US Top Secret security clearance
  • Experience with autonomous systems testing and simulation tools
  • Strong analytical skills for interpreting test data

Work Rights

Must be able to obtain and maintain US Top Secret-Level security clearance

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