Senior Manager of Flight Test Engineering, Mission Autonmy

About Andurilindustries

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.

Job Summary

The Senior Manager of Flight Test Engineering will provide strategic leadership by overseeing both the Flight Test Operations Team and Flight Test Engineering Team at Anduril Industries for Mission Autonomy. This role requires strong technical expertise in software and hardware integration, extensive experience testing unmanned aerial vehicles, and a proven track record leading complex flight test campaigns. The ideal candidate will drive operational excellence across test activities, ensure regulatory compliance, and optimize cross-functional collaboration to deliver mission-critical autonomous systems that transform defense capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead both the Flight Test Operations Team and Flight Test Engineering Team, providing technical guidance and mentorship
• Establish and refine flight test methodologies for evaluating mission autonomy capabilities using surrogate vehicles in fast-paced test environments
• Develop long-term capacity planning for flight test capabilities to support future product initiatives and company growth
• Drive cross-functional collaboration with Product, Engineering, and Program Management to align test strategies with product development roadmaps
• Cultivate a strong organizational foundation focused on safety standards, regulatory adherence, and performance
• Ensure compliance with FAA, FCC, and other regulatory requirements throughout all flight test operations
• Collaborate with government entities and private companies to execute complex test events that meet all stakeholder requirements
• Manage resource allocation, budgeting, and scheduling for flight test campaigns across multiple programs
• Create and implement standardized processes, metrics, and KPIs to measure test effectiveness and drive continuous improvement

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, robotics, or related technical field
• 10+ years of experience in testing unmanned aerial systems with at least 5 years in a leadership position
• Proven expertise in both software and hardware integration for complex autonomous systems
• Demonstrated success leading flight test operations as a Test Director for mission-critical platforms
• Strong understanding of aviation regulations and compliance requirements