Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology.
By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century's most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold.
Anduril's family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a realtime, 3D command and control center.
As the world enters an era of strategic competition, Anduril is committed to bringing cutting-edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years.Anduril's autonomous systems programs demand rigorous flight test engineering to validate and deliver next-generation unmanned aerial capabilities.
As Flight Test Engineering Lead, you will own the planning, execution, and reporting of flight test campaigns for autonomous aerial vehicles—from early developmental testing through operational evaluation with military customers.This is a hands‐on leadership role.
You will lead a small team of test engineers while personally contributing to test design, vehicle operations, and data analysis.
You will serve as the bridge between the engineering team designing the systems and the operational stakeholders who will employ them, ensuring that every capability delivered is rigorously tested, well‐documented, and mission‐ready.WHAT YOU'LL DOLead a small team of flight test engineers, managing workload planning, priorities, and professional developmentOwn the flight test campaign schedule from planning through post‐test reporting, coordinating with the chief engineer and program leadershipServe as the primary interface between the test team and customer test authorities during joint test events and operational evaluationsMake risk‐informed decisions on test readiness, go/no‐go criteria, and safety‐of‐flight matters in coordination with the flight test directorBrief test results and vehicle status to program leadership and customer stakeholdersAuthor and review flight test plans, test cards, and data reduction plans for developmental, integration, and operational test phasesDefine test points, flight envelopes,



and success criteria for autonomous aerial vehicle capabilitiesExecute flight tests as test conductor or vehicle operator, including pre‐flight checks, mission execution, and post‐flight debriefDevelop and maintain flight test instrumentation requirements, telemetry configurations, and data acquisition system setupsCoordinate range operations, airspace requirements, and regulatory compliance for test activitiesSupport design and integration of autonomous aerial vehicle subsystems and components, including managing interfaces between hardware and softwareDevelop, build, and operate physical integration environments (hardware‐in‐the‐loop, ground test setups) to support system maturityPerform flight test data reduction and analysis to evaluate vehicle performance against requirements and specificationsAuthor detailed test reports documenting execution, results, and recommendations for both internal and customer audiencesSupport in‐field debug, repair, and maintenance of autonomous aerial vehicles during test campaigns and deployments.REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONSBachelor's degree in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or a related discipline7+ years of experience in flight test engineering, systems integration, or a closely related test and evaluation disciplineDemonstrated experience planning and executing flight test campaigns, including authoring test plans and test cardsProven ability to lead or manage a small technical team through complex test programsWorking knowledge of flight dynamics, aerodynamics, propulsion, or control theory as applied to flight testFamiliarity with flight test instrumentation, data acquisition systems, and telemetryExperience with test hazard analysis, safety review processes, and airworthiness or flight clearance procedures (manned or unmanned)Proficiency with Linux, command‐line interfaces, and software debugging in a test environmentStrong written communication skills, with the ability to produce clear,



defensible test plans and reports for technical and non‐technical audiencesAbility to obtain and maintain an NV1 Security ClearanceDESIRED QUALIFICATIONSExperience with unmanned aerial system (UAS) flight test, including autonomous or semi‐autonomous vehiclesBackground in model‐based systems engineering or requirements‐driven test and evaluationFamiliarity with military test and evaluation frameworks (e.g., DT&E;, OT&E;) or equivalent civil certification processesMembership in or familiarity with SFTE, SETP, or equivalent professional flight test organisationsExperience with range coordination, airspace management, and regulatory compliance for flight test activitiesVehicle‐level test experience across multiple domains (air, maritime, ground)Existing NV2 Security ClearanceKnowledge of electronics troubleshooting and the ability to use basic test and measurement equipmentWORKING CONDITIONSThis role may involve significant time at test ranges, customer sites, and field locations.
You should expect periods of travel and deployment in support of test campaigns, including occasional work outside standard hours to meet test windows and operational schedules.
Physical ability to support vehicle handling, setup, and recovery operations in outdoor and austere environments is expected.Anduril is an equal‐chance employer, and we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.
If you are someone passionate to work on problems that matter, we'd love to hear from you!
The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only.
Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations.
Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers; and are considered part of Anduril's total compensation package.
Additionally, Anduril offers top‐tier benefits for full‐time employees, including:BenefitsAt Anduril, we invest in our people.
Our comprehensive, competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees) ensures you're supported in health, recovery, and whatever comes next.
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📌 Flight Test Engineering Lead (New South Wales)
🏢 Anduril Industries
📍 New South Wales