Anduril Industries

2027 Early Career Flight Test Engineer

Anduril Industries$86K — $114K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Pursuing or recently completed a bachelor's or master's degree in engineering, computer science, robotics, or a related field.
  • Must be a U.S. Person due to access to U.S. export-controlled information or facilities.
  • Ability to start full time in 2027.
  • Demonstrated execution of test plans for complex systems under tight deadlines.
  • Proven track record of coordinating complex test events.
  • Experience with performance metrics and dashboards.
  • Strong collaboration skills with multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the full cycle of test programs and sustain ongoing testing initiatives.
  • Plan and execute test events focused on mission autonomy using surrogate vehicles.
  • Create and implement robust test plans that validate autonomous systems in diverse simulated missions.
  • Analyze testing data to validate performance and pinpoint improvement areas.
  • Collaborate with engineers and product managers to define test requirements aligned to mission goals.
  • Manage the comprehensive testing process by shaping program needs, executing plans, and delivering incisive reports.
  • Coordinate with partners to meet test objectives and operational needs.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive, competitive benefits package at little to no cost to employees.
  • Support for health, recovery, and future endeavors.
Full Job Description
The Test and Evaluation team at Anduril plays a crucial role in our mission, ensuring that every product meets the highest standards of performance and reliability. Our team conducts full system level development testing, new production acceptance testing, software qualification testing and much more. This position is looking for a highly motivated Flight Test Engineer with emphasis in software interface and diagnostics. If you are interested in an extremely innovative and fast paced environment, where your work directly makes an impact and difference in the products that are fielded, this is an excellent opportunity for you.

WHAT YOU'LL DO
  • 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

REQUIRED 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.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • Demonstrated ability in developing and executing test plans for complex systems within aggressive timelines.
  • Proven experience coordinating and executing complex test events
  • Experience developing metrics and performance dashboards
  • 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.
  • Ability to engage and communicate with military and government customers
  • Willingness to work flexible hours and travel to various testing locations as required.
  • Direct experience in the development, testing, and deployment of autonomy systems in a defense or aerospace context.
  • Familiarity with FAA, FCC, and other relevant regulations
  • Hands-on experience with simulation environments and tools used for testing autonomous systems.
  • Familiarity with software development practices and experience with programming languages used in autonomy and robotics (e.g., Python, C++, ROS).
  • Knowledge of current industry and military standards related to unmanned aerial systems and their operation within national airspace.


US Salary Range

$86,000-$114,000 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:

Benefits

At Anduril, we invest in our people. Our comprehensive, competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees) ensures you're supported in health, recovery, and whatever comes next. For more information, Explore Our Benefits.

About Anduril Industries

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company that develops advanced systems for the military. The company was founded in 2017 by Palmer Luckey, Trae Stephens, and Matt Grimm, and has since grown to become a major player in the defense industry. Anduril's products include autonomous drones, surveillance systems, and other advanced technologies that are designed to enhance military capabilities. The company has received significant funding from investors and has partnerships with several major defense contractors. Anduril is headquartered in Mountain View, California.
Learn more about Anduril Industries
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200 employees
Industry
Founded
2017

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