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Flight Test Engineer

San Clemente, CA (CTS)💼 Full-time💰 $112,000–$112,000🗓 2026-07-14 → 2026-09-27

Core

Flight test engineer evaluating software and hardware capabilities for the Ghost sUAS platform to ensure operational suitability and integration into Anduril systems.

Role type

Flight Test Engineer (UAS/Defense)

Builds

Autonomous Group 2 sUAS systems for ISR missions

Domain

Defense / Unmanned Aerial Systems

Deliverable

production ML models | product features

Required skills

Flight test planning and execution, test instrumentation, data acquisition, configuration management, safety risk assessment, test card development, FAA regulations knowledge, technical problem solving

Preferred skills

Linux/CLI, Ardupilot firmware, DoD program experience, remote operations, Test Pilot School training

Technologies

Linux, GitHub, CircleCI, bash, Ardupilot

Responsibilities

Plan and execute flight test campaigns, manage test assets and inventory, generate test reports and metrics, conduct safety reviews, interface with engineering teams, characterize test issues

Seniority

Mid-level, hands-on IC

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