Flight Test Operator/Associate

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.

This position will be filled with a highly motivated Flight Test Operator with a passion for flying small remote controlled fixed wing, and quadcopter aircraft, in support of flight test operations. You will work heavily with test team members in a wide spectrum of cross-department 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

• Operate and fly target drones (various quad and fixed wing group 1 and 2 sized; example DJI Phantom 4 and Opterra fixed wing) for Test Engineering
• Build, assemble and program autonomous flight for drones
• Help our Test Engineers with a variety of operational tasks that enable engineering, such as flight execution, material prep, or supporting test profiles by participating in our demonstrations
• Serve as an extra hand for product installations at our test site as needed
• Help our Site Manager and onsite team maintain the site, including manage the office supplies, cleanliness, inventory management and equipment maintenance
• Travel between test sites depending on testing requirements and team needs

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• RC pilot experience on both rotary and fixed wing
• Ability to get and maintain a FAA part 107 certificate
• Familiarity with Pixhawk, PX4 and other flight controllers
• Ability to assemble and basic programming of fixed wing RC aircraft.
• Ability to travel 25-50+% of the time
• 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 mentality
• Valid driver's license
• Able to lift 50 lbs overhead without support
• GED or higher

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Familiarity with Pixhawk, PX4 and other flight controllers
• Familiarity with Futaba radios
• 2 years of developmental test experience
• 2 years RC Helicopter Experience.

US Hourly Range $36—$54 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:

• Platinum Healthcare Benefits: For U.S. roles, we offer top tier platinum coverage (medical, dental, vision) that are 100% covered by Anduril for you and 90% covered for your dependents.
• For UK roles, Private Medical Insurance (PMI): Anduril will cover the full cost of the insurance premium for an employee and dependents.
• For AUS roles, Private health plan through Bupa: Coverage is fully subsidized by Anduril.
• Basic Life/AD&D and long-term disability insurance 100% covered by Anduril, plus the option to purchase additional life insurance for you and your dependents.
• Extremely generous company holiday calendar including a holiday hiatus in December,