Flight Test Systems Data Engineer, Group 5

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By integrating the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century’s most innovative companies into the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built, and sold. Our family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-driven operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a real-time, 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.

The Flight Test and Evaluation Team at Anduril performs validation of Group 5 UAS, working closely with specialist teams including Guidance, Navigation, and Control, Flight Sciences, Mission Systems, and Aircraft Maintenance to tackle some of the hardest challenges for our customers. We are seeking data engineers and Group 5 unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) developers excited about implementing a powerful instrumentation, telemetry, and data management system for flight testing of Group 5 UAS.

As a Data Engineer at Anduril, you will face unique, complex challenges inherent to high-stakes, advanced technology in the defense sector. Your expertise will drive innovation in semi-autonomous systems, shaping the future of defense and intelligence with solutions deployed at unprecedented speed. If you're eager to leverage your data management skills in an environment that encourages bold ideas and provides resources to turn them into reality, Anduril offers the ideal platform for your career to thrive while making a tangible difference in an era of strategic competition.

What You'll Do:

• Grow a data team responsible for encrypting, downloading, de-commutating, decrypting, reducing, storing, and transmitting data internally and to the Customer at various classification levels.
• Lead the writing of data reduction, storage, and retrieval scripts, while mentoring others in similar tasks.
• Maintain flight test data at appropriate classification levels, including Secret and above.
• Implement and enforce a data-at-rest, network-attached storage solution for flight test data, while assisting in the design of ground and airborne data services.
• Write software algorithms that expedite the availability of flight test data beyond standard industry solutions.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with UAS discipline engineers, the Customer, Airworthiness experts, and product team leads to ensure timely and accessible flight test data for strategic decisions.
• Develop, implement, and optimize innovative approaches to UAS data infrastructure, creating and managing software tools, data catalogs, and data pipelines for efficient high-quality data extraction, transformation, and delivery.
• Spearhead technical investigations to diagnose data storage and transfer issues and support forensic investigations.
• Provide leadership in handling flight test data, improving system reliability and efficiency.
• Design and implement analytics-driven customer-facing products that showcase system performance metrics, enable trend analysis, and enhance understanding and experience with UAS.
• Travel from Anduril HQ to establish FTI and RF telemetry solutions in locations such as California, Nevada, Texas, and Oregon, up to 50% of the time.

Core Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Data Science, Applied Math, Electrical, Mechanical, or Mechatronics Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years notable experience with data reduction and storage from embedded acquisition systems in manned or unmanned aircraft.
• Exceptional data visualization skills, proficient in analytical tools (e.g., MATLAB, LabVIEW, Simulink) to effectively translate complex data into accessible formats for various audiences.
• Demonstrated expertise in reducing data from high channel count mechanical measurement systems (100-400 measurands).
• Strong commitment to applying data science to real-world problems, with the ability to translate technical findings into actionable recommendations that yield tangible impacts.
• Current US Person status (U.S. citizen or permanent resident) with the ability to obtain and maintain a DOD Secret Clearance or higher; prior clearance or experience in secure environments is highly desirable.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, effectively engaging with multidisciplinary teams, including engineers, program managers, and non-technical stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master of Science or B.S. plus 10 years experience in writing data reduction scripts for flight test data management on Group 5 UAS.
• 5+ years experience in setting up test data retrieval and playback with the Interactive Analysis and Display System (IADS).
• Knowledge of best practices for architecting data storage and retrieval systems.
• Experience leading project teams in executing complex data storage and transfer initiatives and mentoring less experienced discipline engineers.
• Experience with 'Data-at-rest' multi-domain, encrypted storage devices on aircraft.

US Salary Range: $120,000—$185,000 USD. The salary range for this role is an estimate based on various compensation factors including work experience, education, critical skills, and business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in most full-time offers. Additionally, Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including:

• Platinum Healthcare Benefits: 100% coverage for the employee and 90% for dependents in the U.S.; includes medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Private Medical Insurance (PMI) for UK roles and fully subsidized health plan for AUS roles through Bupa.
• Life insurance, long-term disability insurance, and options for additional coverage.
• Generous holiday calendar with a holiday hiatus in December and competitive PTO plans, including 16 weeks of paid Caregiver & Wellness Leave.
• Family Planning & Parenting Support including coverage for fertility treatment, adoption, and gestational carrier needs.
• Mental Health Resources with free services available 24/7, plus additional work-life services.
• A professional development stipend for all employees.
• Daily Meals and Provisions for many offices, along with company-funded commuter benefits and relocation assistance based on role eligibility.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan for U.S. roles, including traditional and Roth options.

The recruiter assigned to this role can share more information about specific compensation and benefits during the hiring process. Anduril is an equal-opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. Our team is made up of incredibly talented individuals, working together to create new paths towards the future of defense technology. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristic per law. We encourage all qualified candidates, including women, Veterans, and individuals with disabilities, to apply. If you are passionate about working on problems with real-world impact, we'd love to hear from you! To view Anduril's candidate data privacy policy, please visit https://anduril.com/applicant-privacy-notice/.