Flight Test Engineer - Mission Autonomy

The role

You will drive the advancement of testing methodologies for mission autonomy systems. You will design test plans, analyze data to refine autonomy algorithms, and coordinate with test ranges to evaluate systems and software.

What you will do

• Drive the advancement of testing methodologies for mission autonomy systems.
• Design and implement test plans to verify autonomous systems in simulated mission profiles.
• Analyze test data to validate performance and refine autonomy algorithms.
• Work with cross-functional teams to define test requirements.
• Manage end-to-end testing by shaping requirements, designing plans, and delivering reports.
• Execute and analyze simulations to replicate real-world scenarios.
• Coordinate with private and government test ranges to test and evaluate systems and software.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, robotics, or a related technical field, or equivalent experience in autonomous systems testing.
• Experience in flight testing with an emphasis on autonomous or remotely piloted systems.
• Ability to develop and execute test plans for complex systems within aggressive timelines.
• Familiarity with mission autonomy, unmanned systems, and integration of multiple assets.
• Strong analytical skills to interpret test data and diagnose system behaviors.
• Track record of working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Willingness to work flexible hours and travel to various testing locations.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Top Secret-Level security clearance.
• Subject to pre-employment and randomized substance screening.

Nice to have

• Direct experience in the development, testing, and deployment of mission autonomy systems in a defense or aerospace context.
• Hands-on experience with simulation environments and tools used for testing autonomous systems.
• Familiarity with software development practices and programming languages like Python, C++, or ROS.
• Knowledge of current industry and military standards related to unmanned aerial systems and national airspace operation.

Benefits

• Comprehensive, competitive benefits package available at little to no cost to employees.

Before you apply

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Top Secret-Level security clearance.
• Subject to pre-employment and randomized substance screening.

About the company

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. Their family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system.