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Flight Test Engineer

Anduril· Hardware Platform : Hardware Test Operations : Hardware Test Operations
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San Clemente, CA$112k - $149kFull-timePosted 4mo ago

About the role

Flight Test Engineer position with Anduril's Test and Evaluation team for the Ghost sUAS platform. Responsible for test planning, execution, reporting, and evaluating software/hardware capabilities, ensuring operational suitability and integration with Anduril systems.

Responsibilities

  • Partner with Ghost engineering to plan, execute, report on, and evaluate the system under test (software and/or hardware).
  • Support daily flight test operations and campaigns at multiple test locations; plan test events aligned to product roadmap and production schedule.
  • Manage configuration management for test assets across multiple campaigns under guidance.
  • Maintain an inventory plan to keep assets mission capable and test-ready.
  • Prepare for test readiness reviews and safety review boards; create and disseminate test reports for stakeholders.
  • Generate and oversee test cards, pre- and post-flight briefings; manage test events with pilots, SMEs, and senior FTEs.
  • Collaborate with SMEs and cross-functional teams through development and production testing; document test findings and status.
  • Interface daily with hardware and software engineering teams.
  • Collect metrics and report on product performance, progression, and maturity.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, or closely related technical discipline from an accredited institution. Master’s degree is a plus.
  • 3-5 years of experience in flight testing, flight test planning, or aviation systems development.
  • Hands-on experience with test instrumentation, data acquisition systems, or aircraft systems integration preferred.
  • Understanding of flight test principles, test planning, execution, and data analysis; familiarity with test card development, safety risk assessments, and test methodology.
  • Strong problem-solving skills; ability to assess and mitigate technical risks during flight testing.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to document test plans, procedures, and results; collaborate across teams.
  • FAA 14 CFR Part 107 certification or ability to obtain; knowledge of FAA regulations and National Airspace procedures a plus.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
  • Willingness to work extended hours; field testing in diverse outdoor environments; hands-on physical tasks; occasional lifting up to 80 lbs; travel for test planning/execution/customer engagements.

Skills

Required:Test planningTest executionTest reportingConfiguration managementData analysis

Benefits

  • Competitive benefits package including health, recovery, and related support (details available on company site).
  • Equity grants included in full-time offers as part of total compensation.
Last updated Aug 26, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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