Anduril Industries is hiring a Senior Flight Test Engineer

About the Role

The role involves leading flight test programs from concept to completion, including test planning, risk assessment, real-time operations, and post-flight analysis to validate aircraft performance and system functionality.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of comprehensive flight test plans
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to define test objectives and success criteria
• Conduct pre-flight risk assessments and safety reviews
• Serve as lead test engineer during flight operations
• Monitor aircraft systems in real time during test flights
• Analyze flight data to assess performance and identify anomalies
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and internal safety standards
• Develop instrumentation requirements for data collection
• Oversee data acquisition systems setup and validation
• Produce detailed test reports summarizing findings and recommendations
• Support certification efforts through structured test documentation
• Collaborate with design teams to resolve technical issues
• Maintain accurate records of all test activities
• Train junior engineers in flight test procedures and best practices
• Troubleshoot system-level problems during ground and flight testing
• Work closely with avionics and software teams to validate integrated systems
• Ensure test articles are properly configured for each test point
• Lead post-flight debriefs with relevant stakeholders
• Optimize test efficiency while maintaining safety margins
• Contribute to the development of automated test analysis tools

Compensation

Competitive salary and benefits package

Work Arrangement

On-site with potential for hybrid flexibility

Team

Integrated team of engineers, software developers, and systems integrators focused on advanced aerospace platforms

Security Requirements

Applicant must be a U.S. citizen or hold permanent residency and be eligible to obtain and maintain a security clearance.

Physical Demands

Position requires occasional travel to remote test sites, working outdoors in variable weather conditions, and the ability to access test vehicles in field environments.

Available for qualified candidates