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Flight Test Engineer salaries in Costa Mesa, CA

Pay ranges employers published in 31 open job postings for Flight Test Engineer roles in Costa Mesa, CA, updated Nov 15, 2026.

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Newest Flight Test Engineer postings in Costa Mesa, CA

  1. Senior Flight Test Engineer, RotorcraftAnduril Industries · Costa Mesa, CA · $147K–$196K/yr · Posted Nov 9, 2026
  2. Senior Flight Test Engineer, OmenAnduril Industries · Costa Mesa, CA · $147K–$196K/yr · Posted Nov 7, 2026Apply
  3. Senior Flight Test Engineer, OmenAnduril Industries · Costa Mesa, CA · $147K–$196K/yr · Posted Nov 7, 2026
  4. Flight Test Engineer, OmenAnduril Industries · Costa Mesa, CA · $117K–$154K/yr · Posted Nov 7, 2026Apply
  5. Flight Test Engineer, OmenAnduril Industries · Costa Mesa, CA · $117K–$154K/yr · Posted Nov 7, 2026
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Flight Test Engineer pay in other places

  1. United States$143K median, $125K–$172K typical, 117 postingsUnited States: middle half $125K–$172K, median $143K
  2. California$162K median, $136K–$172K typical, 71 postingsCalifornia: middle half $136K–$172K, median $162K
  3. Massachusetts$123K median, $123K–$128K typical, 6 postingsMassachusetts: middle half $123K–$128K, median $123K
  4. San Mateo, CA$158K median, $158K–$175K typical, 4 postingsSan Mateo, CA: middle half $158K–$175K, median $158K
  5. Utah$95K median, $80.5K–$135K typical, 3 postingsUtah: middle half $80.5K–$135K, median $95K
  6. Kansas$155K median, $130K–$155K typical, 3 postingsKansas: middle half $130K–$155K, median $155K
  7. Mountain View, CA$121K median, $121K–$203K typical, 3 postingsMountain View, CA: middle half $121K–$203K, median $121K
  8. Wichita, KS$155K median, $130K–$155K typical, 3 postingsWichita, KS: middle half $130K–$155K, median $155K

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Questions and answers

How much does a Flight Test Engineer make in Costa Mesa, CA?

The median posted base pay for Flight Test Engineer jobs in Costa Mesa, CA is $172K a year, from 31 job postings with pay at 1 company.

What is the typical Flight Test Engineer pay range in Costa Mesa, CA?

The middle half of postings list $136K–$172K. The top 10% list $172K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $125K or less.

How does Costa Mesa, CA pay compare with all Flight Test Engineer jobs?

The median here is $172K, against $145K across all 123 postings for the role.

How many Flight Test Engineer jobs in Costa Mesa, CA list pay?

31 open postings at 1 company list a pay range; figures use postings with at least 3 per group.

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