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2027 Early Career Flight Test Engineer

Anduril· AFS
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Costa Mesa, CA$86k - $114kfull-timePosted 4w ago

About the role

Flight Test Engineer focusing on software interface and diagnostics within Anduril's Test and Evaluation team, supporting autonomous systems test programs, data analysis, and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

  • Work on T&E test programs from start to finish and support existing test programs
  • Coordinate, plan, and execute test events for mission autonomy capabilities utilizing surrogate vehicles
  • 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
  • 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.
  • Coordinate with private and government partners to test and evaluate systems and software and ensure test objectives are met
  • Communicate effectively with government leaders, cross-functional teams, and internal company leadership

Qualifications

  • Must be pursuing or have recently completed a bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering, computer science, robotics, or a related technical field.
  • Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export-controlled information or facilities; U.S. clearance eligibility may be required depending on program.
  • Able to start full time in 2027.

Skills

Required:Test planningData analysisCross-functional collaboration
Nice to have:Communication with government customers

Benefits

  • comprehensive, competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees)
Last updated Sep 23, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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