2027 Early Career Flight Test Engineer

The role

This person will work on T&E test programs from start to finish. They will coordinate, plan, and execute test events for mission autonomy capabilities using surrogate vehicles.

What you will 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
• Analyze data from tests to validate system performance and identify areas for improvement
• Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to define test requirements
• Drive end-to-end test management by shaping program requirements and designing test plans
• Coordinate with private and government partners to test and evaluate systems and software
• 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
• Able to start full time in 2027

Nice to have

• 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
• Excellent communication skills
• 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

Benefits

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

Before you apply

• U.S. clearance eligibility may be required depending on program
• Consent to pre-employment risk, integrity, and due diligence 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.