Staff Flight Test Engineer - Mission Autonomy (UAS)

We are seeking a methodical engineer to tackle challenges of mission autonomy testing and contribute to the iterative development of Anduril's autonomous systems, including the Fury. What you’ll do Drive the advancement of Anduril's testing methodologies for 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 various simulated mission profiles. Analyze data from tests to validate system performance and identify areas for improvement, iterating rapidly to refine autonomy algorithms and behaviors. Collaborate with cross‑functional teams—software engineers, hardware engineers, and product managers—to define test requirements and ensure alignment with system capabilities and mission objectives. Manage end‑to‑end testing by shaping program requirements, designing comprehensive test plans, leading execution efforts, analyzing complex data, and delivering clear, concise reports to cross‑functional and program teams. Execute and analyze simulations that replicate real‑world scenarios to accelerate testing cycles, optimize system performance, and inform stakeholders on development and deployment implications. Coordinate with private and government test ranges to test and evaluate systems and software. Required qualifications A Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, robotics, or another accredited technical field, or equivalent experience in autonomous systems testing. Minimum 12 years of experience in flight testing, with strong emphasis on autonomous or remotely piloted systems. Demonstrated ability to develop and execute test plans for complex systems within aggressive timelines. Familiarity with the principles of mission autonomy, unmanned systems, and integration of multiple assets into operational frameworks. Strong analytical skills for interpreting test data, diagnosing system behaviors, and recommending actionable improvements. Track record of collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to achieve project milestones and deliverables. Excellent communication skills, capable of articulating technical challenges and solutions to a diverse audience. Willingness to work flexible hours and travel to testing locations as required. Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Top Secret‑Level security clearance. Preferred qualifications Direct experience in 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 such as Python, C++, ROS. Knowledge of industry and military standards related to unmanned aerial systems and operation within national airspace. #J-18808-Ljbffr Slope