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Senior Flight Test Engineer - Mission Autonomy (UAS - Fury)

Anduril· Hardware Platform : Hardware Test Operations : Hardware Test Operations
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Costa Mesa, CA$147k - $196kFull-timePosted 1mo ago

About the role

Senior Flight Test Engineer focused on mission autonomy for Anduril's Group 5 UAS Fury. Responsible for advancing testing methodologies, designing and executing test plans, analyzing test data, and coordinating with cross-functional teams and test ranges to validate autonomous systems.

Responsibilities

  • Drive the advancement of Anduril's testing methodologies, with a focus on mission autonomy systems, to ensure robust and reliable performance in complex operational scenarios.
  • Design and implement test plans that challenge and verify the capabilities of autonomous systems in a variety of simulated mission profiles.
  • Analyze data from tests to validate system performance and identify areas for improvement, iterating rapidly to refine autonomy algorithms and behaviors.
  • Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams, including software engineers, hardware engineers, and product managers, to define test requirements and ensure alignment with system capabilities and mission objectives.
  • Drive end-to-end test management by shaping program requirements, designing comprehensive test plans, leading execution efforts, analyzing complex data, and delivering clear, concise 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 on development and deployment implications.
  • Coordinate with private and government test ranges to test and evaluate systems and software

Qualifications

  • 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.
  • Minimum of 3 years of experience in flight testing, with a strong emphasis on autonomous or remotely piloted systems.
  • Demonstrated ability in developing and executing 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, with the ability to interpret test data, diagnose system behaviors, and recommend actionable improvements.
  • Proven track record of working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to achieve project milestones and deliverables.
  • Excellent communication skills, capable of effectively articulating technical challenges and solutions to a diverse audience.
  • Willingness to work flexible hours and travel to various testing locations as required.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Top Secret-Level security clearance.
  • In this role, you will be subject to pre-employment and randomized substance screening, as required by the Company.

Skills

Required:Autonomy and flight test planningTest data analysisSimulation and modelingCross-functional collaborationCommunication

Benefits

  • Comprehensive, competitive benefits package (health, recovery, and more) available to full-time employees.
Last updated Oct 21, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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