Staff Flight Test Engineer, Mission Autonomy Specialist
1 week ago
Anduril Industries is a defense technology company revolutionizing U.S. and allied military capabilities with cutting-edge technology. As a Mission Autonomy Flight Test Engineer, you will play a critical role in shaping the future of defense technology.
Key Responsibilities:- Lead and participate in developmental testing of mission autonomy capabilities, utilizing surrogate vehicles in a fast-paced test environment.
- Drive the advancement of Anduril's testing methodologies, with a focus on mission autonomy systems, to ensure robust and reliable performance in complex operational scenarios.
- 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, iterating rapidly to refine autonomy algorithms and behaviors.
- 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.
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, robotics, or a related technical field from an accredited institution, or equivalent experience in autonomous systems testing.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in flight testing, with a strong emphasis on autonomous or remotely piloted systems.
- Demonstrated ability in developing and executing test plans for complex systems within aggressive timelines.
- Familiarity with the principles of mission autonomy, unmanned systems, and the integration of multiple assets into cohesive operational frameworks.
- Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret test data, diagnose system behaviors, and recommend actionable improvements.
- 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.
- Willingness to work flexible hours and travel to various testing locations as required.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Top Secret-Level security clearance.
- Advanced degree in a relevant field.
- 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 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.
- Competitive salary range: $120,000—$180,000 USD.
- Highly competitive equity grants.
- Top-tier benefits, including platinum healthcare coverage, basic life/AD&D insurance, and long-term disability insurance.
- 16 weeks of paid Caregiver & Wellness Leave.
- Family planning and parenting support, including fertility coverage and adoption assistance.
- Mental health resources and professional development stipend.
- Daily meals and provisions, company-funded commuter benefits, and relocation assistance (depending on role eligibility).
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