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Anduril

Builds autonomous weapons for the US and allies

Flight Test Engineer - Multiple Teams

Spacecraft & Launch Vehicle SystemsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeCosta Mesa, CA, USA

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, robotics, or a related technical field from an accredited institution, or equivalent experience in autonomous systems testing.
  • A minimum of 3 years of experience in flight testing, with a strong emphasis on autonomous or remotely piloted systems.
  • Demonstrated ability to develop and execute test plans for complex systems within aggressive timelines.
  • Familiarity with the principles of mission autonomy, unmanned systems, and the integration of multiple assets into cohesive operational frameworks.
  • Strong analytical skills to interpret test data, diagnose system behaviors, and recommend actionable improvements.
  • A proven track record of working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to achieve project milestones and deliverables.
  • Willingness to work flexible hours and travel to various testing locations as required.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Top Secret-Level security clearance.
  • Ability to undergo pre-employment and randomized substance screening, as required by the Company.

Responsibilities

  • Advance testing methodologies, focusing on mission autonomy systems, to ensure robust and reliable performance in complex operational scenarios.
  • Design and implement test plans that challenge and verify autonomous-system capabilities in a variety of simulated mission profiles.
  • Analyze test data to validate system performance and identify areas for improvement, iterating rapidly to refine autonomy algorithms and behaviors.
  • Collaborate with software engineers, hardware engineers, and product managers to define test requirements and align them with system capabilities and mission objectives.
  • Manage end-to-end testing by shaping program requirements, designing comprehensive test plans, leading execution, analyzing complex data, and delivering clear reports to cross-functional and program teams.
  • Execute and analyze simulations that replicate real-world scenarios for autonomous systems to accelerate testing cycles, optimize system performance, and inform stakeholders about development and deployment implications.
  • Coordinate with private and government test ranges to test and evaluate systems and software.

Desired Qualifications

  • Direct experience in the development, testing, and deployment of mission autonomy systems in a defense or aerospace context.
  • Hands-on experience with simulation environments and tools used for testing autonomous systems.
  • Familiarity with software development practices and experience with programming languages used in autonomy and robotics, such as Python, C++, and ROS.
  • Knowledge of current industry and military standards related to unmanned aerial systems and their operation within national airspace.

About the Company

Anduril

Builds autonomous weapons for the US and allies

Anduril builds autonomous weapons, such as drones, cruise missiles, and robot submarines, for the US military and its allies, often developing them with its own money before any order arrives. In 2024 it beat Boeing, Lockheed Martin, and Northrop Grumman for an Air Force contract to develop Fury, a pilotless jet that flies alongside crewed fighters. Its Lattice software merges camera and radar feeds into one live map and lets a few operators direct many drones and weapons at once, including other companies' systems. Governments buy its systems under contract, and Anduril builds much of the hardware in its own factories. Oculus founder Palmer Luckey co-founded Anduril in 2017, and it is based in Costa Mesa, California.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
Private
Total funding
$11.5B
Headquarters
Costa Mesa, CA
Founded
2017

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