2027 Early Career Flight Test Engineer

Costa Mesa · Costa Mesa, CA (OC-00) · USD 86,000-114,000 · Full-time · Posted Sep 22, 2026

At a glance

The Test and Evaluation team at Anduril plays a crucial role in ensuring that every product meets the highest standards of performance and reliability.
This position is looking for a highly motivated Flight Test Engineer with emphasis in software interface and diagnostics.
The role offers an extremely innovative and fast paced environment where work directly impacts fielded products.

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 in a variety of simulated mission profiles
Analyze data from tests to validate system performance and identify areas for improvement
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
Drive end-to-end test management 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
Coordinate with private and government partners to test and evaluate systems and software and ensure test objectives are met
Communicate effectively with government leaders, cross-functional teams, and internal company leadership

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; U.S. clearance eligibility may be required depending on program
Able to start full time in 2027

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 to achieve project milestones and deliverables
Excellent communication skills, capable of effectively articulating technical challenges and solutions to a diverse audience
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

Highly competitive equity grants included in the majority of full time offers
Top-tier benefits for full-time employees supporting health, recovery, and other needs

Willingness to work flexible hours and travel to various testing locations as required