Anduril Industries

Flight Test Operator

Anduril Industries$86K — $114K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of RC, RPIC, or PIC experience on Group 2 fixed wing aircraft.
  • Certification eligibility for FAA Part 107 and completion of Part 61 ground school.
  • Willingness to travel approximately 60% of the time.
  • Experience with flight controllers and autopilot logic.
  • Strong understanding of National Airspace regulations.
  • Superior communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to manage various tasks autonomously.

Responsibilities

  • Assist with testing and provide feedback on aircraft for Test Engineering.
  • Build and maintain autonomous aircraft for flight operations.
  • Collaborate with Test Engineers on flight execution and material prep.
  • Support product installations at testing sites as required.
  • Aid in site maintenance, including inventory and equipment upkeep.
  • Travel to different test sites based on operational needs.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package available at little to no cost to employees.
  • Supports health and recovery initiatives.
  • Offers competitive equity grants as part of total compensation.
Full Job Description
This position will be filled with a highly motivated Flight Test Operator with a passion for flying small uncrewed fixed wing aircraft in support of flight test operations. You will work heavily with test team members in a wide spectrum of cross-department Altius programs to help assist the team focused on solving hard problems and changing the industry forever. The role will be responsible for assisting program leads, planning, coordination, execution of flight test operations.

The Test and Evaluation team at Anduril works across the entire spectrum of products and business lines, as well as all flight operations and test range management. Our team conducts full system level development testing, new production acceptance testing, sub-component qualification testing and much more. In short, if it involves test, we support it. If you are interested in working in an extremely innovative and fast paced environment, where your work directly makes an impact and difference in the products that are fielded this a fantastic opportunity.

WHAT YOU'LL DO
  • Assist with test, system checkouts, fly, and provide feedback on Altius for Test Engineering.
  • Build, program, and maintain autonomous aircraft for flight.
  • Work with Test Engineers on a variety of operational tasks that enable engineering, such as flight execution, material prep, or supporting test profiles by participating in our demonstrations.
  • Assist with product installations at our test sites as needed
  • Assist Site Manager and onsite team with maintenance, including managing office supplies, cleaning, inventory management and equipment maintenance
  • Travel between test sites depending on testing requirements and team needs


REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • RC, RPIC, or Pilot-operator (PIC) experience on fixed wing commercial and/or defense Group 2 aircraft.
  • Ability to get and maintain a FAA part 107 certificate, and FAA Part 61 ground school completion (as required)
  • Ability to travel on an as needed basis.
  • Familiarity with flight controllers and autopilot logic.
  • Significant knowledge and understanding of National Airspace regulations and operating restrictions
  • Must have strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to own a variety of tasks in an autonomous environment
  • Able to work extended hours as required
  • Strong customer service and organizational collaboration mentality
  • Small UAS maintenance experience.
  • Willingness to travel approximately 60% of the time.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • LiPO/LiON battery handling experience
  • Bachelors degree in aerospace, electrical, software, or mechanical engineering.
  • Experience with developmental and operational test.


US Salary Range

$86,000-$114,000 USD

The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers; and are considered part of Anduril's total compensation package. Additionally, Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including:

Benefits

At Anduril, we invest in our people. Our comprehensive, competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees) ensures you're supported in health, recovery, and whatever comes next. For more information, Explore Our Benefits.

About Anduril Industries

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company that develops advanced systems for the military. The company was founded in 2017 by Palmer Luckey, Trae Stephens, and Matt Grimm, and has since grown to become a major player in the defense industry. Anduril's products include autonomous drones, surveillance systems, and other advanced technologies that are designed to enhance military capabilities. The company has received significant funding from investors and has partnerships with several major defense contractors. Anduril is headquartered in Mountain View, California.
Learn more about Anduril Industries
Size
200 employees
Industry
Founded
2017

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