Anduril Industries · 1 day ago
Senior Flight Test Engineer
San Clemente, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$146K/yr - $194K/yr
5+ years expAnduril Industries is a defense technology company focused on transforming military capabilities with advanced technology. The role of Senior Flight Test Engineer involves leading test activities for Small UAS/Quadcopter aircraft development, focusing on electronics, avionics, and quality assurance in a fast-paced environment.
AerospaceArtificial Intelligence (AI)GovernmentMilitaryNational Security
Responsibilities
As a Flight Test Engineer under minimal supervision, you will determine and develop various approaches to achieve T&E goals for a Small UAS/Quadcopter and help guide and perform the completion of test activities
This position will focus heavily on new SUAS/Quadcopter aircraft development, with an emphasis in electronics, avionics, propulsion, flight characteristics, rugged design, and quality at scale
Test duties include system and sub-system level T&E of hardware and software. As part of this process you will support or lead in test planning, establishing test measures of success, test conducting (ground and flight), analyzing test performance, and driving process improvement/development
Qualification
Required
5+ years sUAS flight test engineering experience and a bachelor's degree or a related technical discipline from an accredited institution
Previous expertise and working knowledge of the National Airspace System and UAS operating rules and regulations thereof
Must have a complete understanding of and passion for SUAS/Quadcopter engineering concepts, principles, codes, and theory; experience demonstrating a broad application of those concepts; and, expansive knowledge of principles, concepts, theory, and practices in related technical specialties
Must possess the ability to understand new concepts quickly; apply them accurately; organize, schedule, and coordinate work phases; and, determine the appropriate approach at the task level or, with assistance, at the project level to provide solutions to a range of complex problems
Strong software and documentation experience
Must have strong communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team; able to perform complex tasks in one or more engineering areas
Able to work extended hours as required
Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance
Ability to travel as required
Preferred
Previous experience in working with energetics, explosive hazard handling and operation procedures, and Electronic Safe-Arming Device (ESAD) are preferred
Benefits
Healthcare Benefits
Income Protection
Generous time off
Family Planning & Parenting Support
Mental Health Resources
Professional Development
Commuter Benefits
Relocation Assistance
Retirement Savings Plan
Company
Anduril Industries
Anduril Industries is a defense technology company that specializes in developing advanced autonomous systems to enhance national security.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$6.25BKey Investors
XPRIZEAlphaTON Capital Corp.Founders Fund
2026-01-29Grant· $0.15M
2025-12-16Corporate Round· $30M
2025-06-05Series G· $2.5B
Leadership Team
Brian Schimpf
Co-Founder and CEO
Joseph Chen
Co-founder
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