Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century’s most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Anduril’s family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a realtime, 3D command and control center. As the world enters an era of strategic competition, Anduril is committed to bringing cutting-edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years.
The Test and Evaluation team at Anduril is integral to our mission, ensuring that every product meets the highest standards of performance and reliability. This role will support the Maneuver Dominance division - a team dedicated to developing and fielding highly autonomous systems to enhance the fight in the land domain. As our team expands, we are seeking an engineer to focus on the challenges of development flight test in a fast-paced and ever-changing threat landscape.
We are seeking a dynamic Flight Test Engineer who will be instrumental in advancing our Unmanned Autonomous Systems to achieve mission-critical objectives. This role entails a blend of technical expertise and project management skills to ensure that our assets are developed, tested, and integrated seamlessly with our existing systems and software.
What You'll Do
- Conduct rigorous testing and evaluation of Group 3 UAS to ensure performance and reliability.
- Deploy to remote test sites within the US, with opportunity 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.
- 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 as needed.
- Understanding of the National Airspace System and UAS regulations.
- Practical experience with large UAS (Group 3) 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.
- Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance
- Advanced degree in engineering, robotics, computer science, or a related field.
- Hands-on experience with Group 3 UAS.
- FAA Part 107 certification.
The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers; and are considered part of Anduril's total compensation package. Additionally, Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including:
Healthcare Benefits
- US Roles: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you.
- UK & AUS Roles: We cover full cost of medical insurance premiums for you and your dependents.
- IE Roles: We offer an annual contribution toward your private health insurance for you and your dependents.
Additional Benefits
- Income Protection: Anduril covers life and disability insurance for all employees.
- Generous time off: Highly competitive PTO plans with a holiday hiatus in December. Caregiver & Wellness Leave is available to care for family members, bond with a new baby, or address your own medical needs.
- Family Planning & Parenting Support: Coverage for fertility treatments (e.g., IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carriers, along with resources to support you and your partner from planning to parenting.
- Mental Health Resources: Access free mental health resources 24/7, including therapy and life coaching. Additional work-life services, such as legal and financial support, are also available.
- Professional Development: Annual reimbursement for professional development
- Commuter Benefits: Company-funded commuter benefits based on your region.
- Relocation Assistance: Available depending on role eligibility.
Retirement Savings Plan
- US Roles: Traditional 401(k), Roth, and after-tax (mega backdoor Roth) options.
- UK & IE Roles: Pension plan with employer match.
- AUS Roles: Superannuation plan.
The recruiter assigned to this role can share more information about the specific compensation and benefit details associated with this role during the hiring process.
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