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Director, Test & Evaluation - Robotics

Anduril· Hardware Platform : Hardware Test Operations : Hardware Test Operations
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Costa Mesa, CA$220k - $292kFull-timePosted 1mo ago

About the role

Director of Test & Evaluation – Robotics providing executive and technical leadership across Test Operations, Test Engineering, and Test Automation to accelerate end-to-end testing, validation, and deployment of Lattice C2 and Collaborative Autonomy capabilities for multi-domain unmanned systems.

Responsibilities

  • Lead both the Flight Test Team and Test Engineering Team, providing technical guidance and mentorship
  • Establish and refine flight test methodologies for evaluating mission autonomy capabilities using surrogate vehicles in fast-paced test environments
  • Develop long-term capacity planning for flight test capabilities to support future product initiatives and company growth
  • Drive the verification and validation (V&V) of Lattice C2 and Collaborative Autonomy behaviors
  • Architect and scale automated SIL, HIL, and regression test pipelines, ensuring software changes are thoroughly vetted before deploying to physical hardware in the field
  • Oversee live test execution, test infrastructure, range safety protocols, instrumentation, and real-time telemetry pipelines across test ranges
  • Drive cross-functional collaboration with Product, Engineering, and Program Management to align test strategies with product development roadmaps
  • Cultivate a strong organizational foundation focused on safety standards, regulatory adherence, and performance
  • Ensure compliance with FAA, FCC, and other regulatory requirements throughout all flight test operations
  • Manage resource allocation, budgeting, and scheduling for flight test campaigns across multiple programs
  • Create and implement standardized processes, metrics, and KPIs to measure test effectiveness and drive continuous improvement

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, robotics, or related technical field
  • 10+ years of experience in testing unmanned aerial systems with at least 5 years in a leadership position
  • Proven expertise in both software and hardware integration for complex autonomous systems
  • Demonstrated success leading flight test operations as a Test Director for mission-critical platforms
  • Strong understanding of aviation regulations and compliance requirements for unmanned systems
  • Experience managing technical teams with diverse skill sets across operations and engineering
  • Exceptional problem-solving abilities for troubleshooting complex hardware and software issues
  • Outstanding communication skills for conveying technical concepts to stakeholders at all levels
  • Flexibility to adapt to dynamic schedules and willingness to travel to test sites as required
  • Current FAA Part 107 certification or ability to obtain one
  • In this role, you will be subject to pre-employment and randomized substance screening, as required by the Company.

Skills

Required:Flight test leadershipV&V of autonomous systemsSIL/HIL/automation pipelines

Benefits

  • Top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including comprehensive, competitive benefits package available at little to no cost to employees
Last updated Sep 2, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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