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Robot type
Drone · Defense
Location
Las VegasNevadaUSA
Job type
Manufacturing
Posted
Sep 22, 2026
Salary
$126,000–$167,000 a year
Full-time

Senior Flight Test Engineer, Unmanned Air Vehicles

Job description

This position is looking for a highly motivated flight test engineer, and test lead with emphasis in developmental test of a new and revolutionary Group 5 UAS. You will work heavily with the program leadership and a wide spectrum of cross-departments to help build a team focused on solving hard problems and changing the industry forever. The role will be responsible for assisting on planning, coordination, execution and reporting on all facets of the test program. The Test and Evaluation team at Anduril works across the entire spectrum of products and business lines, as well as all flight operations and test range management.

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Job responsibilities

  • As a lead Flight Test Engineer, under minimal supervision, you will determine, develop and recommend various approaches to achieve T&E goals set by Anduril T&E and Program leadership.
  • This position will focus heavily on new aircraft development, with emphasis on envelope expansion, flying qualities, vehicle autonomy, and test in operational environments.
  • You will be responsible for ensuring comprehensive flight test campaign execution of multiple test articles in support of high-risk test events.
  • Test duties include the testing hardware and software in laboratory, ground and flight test environments, with emphasis placed on resource planning.
  • You will be directly responsible for supporting test execution at government test facilities with USG partners.
  • You will facilitate and lead the technical interactions between disparate engineering teams. You will coordinate across the members of T&E IPT, including Flight Operations and Maintenance.
  • You will directly contribute to periodic and milestone engineering reviews, often facilitating technical discussions between Anduril and customer representatives.
  • Faced with numerous technical and execution challenges, you will be expected to develop creative solutions to unique problems.

Job requirements

  • 10+ years of experience as test conductor/director for developmental aircraft, weapons, or missile systems.
  • A bachelor's degree or a related technical discipline from an accredited institution. May substitute equivalent engineering experience in lieu of education.
  • Test engineering experience working with developmental systems of manned and/or unmanned aircraft to include requirements development, test planning and execution, and test reporting.
  • Must have a complete understanding of Test & Evaluation engineering concepts, principles, codes, and theory; with experience demonstrating a broad application of those areas.
  • Previous experience with and current working knowledge of DCMA INST 8210, MIL-STD-516, 14 CFR, and service related T&E guiding documents.
  • Prior experience conducting development flight test operations at military ranges.
  • Must possess the ability to understand new concepts quickly; apply them accurately; organize, schedule, and coordinate work phases;
  • Strong computer and documentation experience.
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