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Flight Test Engineer

AI summary of the role

Flight Test Engineer on Maneuver Dominance team plans, executes, and reports on UAS flight T&E across US, UK, and Europe.

What you’ll do

  • Conduct testing/evaluation of Group 3 UAS
  • Develop/execute test plans for trials
  • Deploy >75% to US/overseas test sites
  • Implement safety plans and risk mitigation

What you’ll bring

  • Bachelor’s in engineering or related
  • 2-5+ years UAS integration/testing/project mgmt
  • Travel >75% to US/overseas locations
  • FAA Part 107 certificate

Technologies

UAS · Group 3 UAS · Lattice OS · Ghost · Altius · T&E · National Airspace System · FAA Part 107

About Anduril

Builds autonomous defense systems (drones, subs, sensors) unified by Lattice OS, an AI command-and-control layer sold to US/allied militaries.

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Source and classification

Internal deployment & tooling · Evidence for this classification:

leveraging existing Anduril platforms like Ghost or Altius, bringing 3rd party platforms into Anduril's Lattice ecosystem, and developing breakthrough systems that will shape the future of the battlefield. If you are interested in working in an extremely innovative and fast paced environment, where your work directly makes an impact and difference in the products that are fielded this a fantastic opportunity. As a UAS Flight Test Engineer you will plan, execute and report on developmental and operational flight Test & Evaluation (T&E) activities. You will work alongside a team of engineers and test specialists assisting in the wider management and coordination of test and evaluation within the US, UK and Europe under both civil and military approval schemes. What You'll Do Conduct rigorous testing and evaluation of Group 3 UAS to ensure performance and reliability. Deploy to remote
More from the job 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 Maneuver Dominance team at Anduril develops operationally relevant, multi-asset autonomy. We are focused on building the next generation of autonomous capabilities by leveraging existing Anduril platforms like Ghost or Altius, bringing 3rd party platforms into Anduril's Lattice ecosystem, and developing breakthrough systems that will shape the future of the battlefield. If you are interested in working in an extremely innovative and fast paced environment, where your work directly makes an impact and difference in the products that are fielded this a fantastic opportunity. As a UAS Flight Test Engineer you will plan, execute and report on developmental and opera [... source excerpt omitted ...] s and test specialists assisting in the wider management and coordination of test and evaluation within the US, UK and Europe under both civil and military approval schemes. What You'll Do Conduct rigorous testing and evaluation of Group 3 UAS to ensure performance and reliability. Deploy to remote test sites within the US, with opportunity to support trials in overseas locations. Participate in weekly stand-ups and provide progress reports to program and T&E leadership. Develop and execute focused test plans for internal and customer trials. Develop and implement baseline safety plans to mitigate risks during testing. Communicate effectively within the team and across t [... source excerpt omitted ...] eams. Flexibility to work extended hours as needed. FAA Part 107 certificate holder. Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Top Secret security clearance In this role, you will be subject to pre-employment and randomized substance screening, as required by the Company. Preferred Qualifications Advanced degree in engineering, robotics, computer science, or a related field. Hands-on experience with complex and autonomous UAS. US Salary Range $100,000—$141,000 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, educ

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