Senior Flight Test Engineer, Unmanned Air Vehicles

Las Vegas · Las Vegas, NV (NTS) · USD 126,000-167,000 · 10+ years experience · Full-time · Posted Sep 22, 2026

At a glance

This position is looking for a highly motivated flight test engineer, and test lead with emphasis in developmental test of a new and revolutionary Group 5 UAS.
You will work heavily with program leadership and a wide spectrum of cross-departments to help build a team focused on solving hard problems and changing the industry forever.
The role will be responsible for assisting on planning, coordination, execution and reporting on all facets of the test program.

Determine, develop and recommend various approaches to achieve T&E goals set by Anduril T&E and Program leadership.
Manage, guide, and execute technical efforts of the Fury development test program.
Provide direct input to test event planning, preparation, execution and reporting.
Focus heavily on new aircraft development, with emphasis on envelope expansion, flying qualities, vehicle autonomy, and test in operational environments.
Ensure comprehensive flight test campaign execution of multiple test articles in support of high-risk test events.
Test hardware and software in laboratory, ground and flight test environments, with emphasis placed on resource planning.
Directly support test execution at government test facilities with USG partners.
Facilitate and lead the technical interactions between disparate engineering teams and coordinate across members of T&E IPT, including Flight Operations and Maintenance.
Contribute to periodic and milestone engineering reviews, often facilitating technical discussions between Anduril and customer representatives.
Develop creative solutions to unique technical and execution challenges with a bias for action.

10+ years of experience as test conductor/director for developmental aircraft, weapons, or missile systems.
A bachelor's degree or a related technical discipline from an accredited institution (or equivalent engineering experience).
Test engineering experience working with developmental systems of manned and/or unmanned aircraft to include requirements development, test planning and execution, and test reporting.
Complete understanding of Test & Evaluation engineering concepts, principles, codes, and theory, with experience demonstrating broad application.
Previous experience with and current working knowledge of DCMA INST 8210, MIL-STD-516, 14 CFR, and service related T&E guiding documents.
Prior experience conducting development flight test operations at military ranges.
Strong computer and documentation experience.
Strong communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills.
Experience with large aircraft development and working with the Department of Defense (DoD).
Ability to immediately obtain a U.S. Top Secret-Level security clearance.

15+ years experience in Test & Evaluation, or related technical fields.
Previously held a role as the Flight Test Engineering Lead.
Been a part of the first flight of a developmental aircraft, or major aircraft system.
Bias for action – if you see a problem, you want to solve and fix it.
Experience managing individuals or teams of multiple individuals.
Experience with large UAS development.
Previous experience working within a Combined Test Force or equivalent.

Highly competitive equity grants included in the majority of full time offers
Top-tier benefits for full-time employees supported in health, recovery, and whatever comes next