Flight Test Engineer, Group 5 VTOL at Anduril Industries

Costa Mesa, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

14 Feb, 26

Salary

149000.0

Posted On

16 Nov, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Flight Test Engineering, Electronics, Avionics, Propulsion, Flight Characteristics, Quality at Scale, Test Planning, Test Conducting, Performance Analysis, Process Improvement, Communication Skills, Teamwork, Problem Solving, Understanding Engineering Concepts, Sensor Payloads, Fly by Wire Control Systems

Industry

Defense and Space Manufacturing

Description

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century’s most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Anduril’s family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a realtime, 3D command and control center. As the world enters an era of strategic competition, Anduril is committed to bringing cutting-edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years. The Test and Evaluation team at Anduril is integral to our mission, ensuring that every product meets the highest standards of performance and reliability. This role will support the Maneuver Dominance division - a team dedicated to developing and fielding highly autonomous systems to enhance the fight in the land domain. As our team expands, we are seeking an engineer to focus on the challenges of development flight test in a fast-paced and ever-changing threat landscape. We are seeking a dynamic Flight Test Engineer who will be instrumental in advancing our Unmanned Autonomous Systems to achieve mission-critical objectives. This role entails a blend of technical expertise and project management skills to ensure that our assets are developed, tested, and integrated seamlessly with our existing systems and software. What you’ll do As a Flight Test Engineer under minimal supervision, you will determine and develop various approaches to achieve T&E goals and help guide and perform the completion of test activities. This position will focus heavily on new 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. Required Qualifications A bachelor's degree in a STEM subject or related technical discipline from an accredited institution. 2-5+ years flight test engineering experience. Previous expertise and working knowledge of the National Airspace System and UAS operating rules and regulations thereof. Previous expertise and working knowledge of manned and un-manned rotorcraft; combustion, electric and/or hybrid powertrain. Knowledge of EO/IR/Lidar sensor payloads and the intricacies required to plan and execute tests when deployed on maneuverable rotorcraft. Knowledge of fly by wire control systems, flight dynamics and handling qualities of small, medium and/or large rotorcraft; with emphasis on development and testing new systems. Must have a complete understanding of and passion for 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. 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 travel as required for planning and testing. Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance. Preferred Qualifications Strong software and documentation experience; familiarity with Linux based operating systems desired. Able to meet the requirements of Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 107: Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems. Current or previous Part 61 Commercial or Private Helicopter Pilot. US Salary Range $113,000—$149,000 USD The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers; and are considered part of Anduril's total compensation package. Additionally, Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including: Healthcare Benefits US Roles: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you. UK & AUS Roles: We cover full cost of medical insurance premiums for you and your dependents. IE Roles: We offer an annual contribution toward your private health insurance for you and your dependents. Additional Benefits Income Protection: Anduril covers life and disability insurance for all employees. Generous time off: Highly competitive PTO plans with a holiday hiatus in December. Caregiver & Wellness Leave is available to care for family members, bond with a new baby, or address your own medical needs. Family Planning & Parenting Support: Coverage for fertility treatments (e.g., IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carriers, along with resources to support you and your partner from planning to parenting. Mental Health Resources: Access free mental health resources 24/7, including therapy and life coaching. Additional work-life services, such as legal and financial support, are also available. Professional Development: Annual reimbursement for professional development Commuter Benefits: Company-funded commuter benefits based on your region. Relocation Assistance: Available depending on role eligibility. Retirement Savings Plan US Roles: Traditional 401(k), Roth, and after-tax (mega backdoor Roth) options. UK & IE Roles: Pension plan with employer match. AUS Roles: Superannuation plan. The recruiter assigned to this role can share more information about the specific compensation and benefit details associated with this role during the hiring process. To view Anduril's candidate data privacy policy, please visit https://anduril.com/applicant-privacy-notice/.

Responsibilities

The Flight Test Engineer will determine and develop various approaches to achieve test and evaluation goals, guiding and performing the completion of test activities. This role focuses on new aircraft development, emphasizing electronics, avionics, propulsion, and quality at scale.