Flight Test Operator

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Aid in 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.
• Afford assistance to 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.

Requirements

• 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.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong customer service and organizational collaboration mentality.
• Small UAS maintenance experience.
• Willingness to travel approximately 60% of the time.

Qualifications

Required qualifications include:

• 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.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong customer service and organizational collaboration mentality.
• Small UAS maintenance experience.
• Willingness to travel approximately 60% of the time.

Skills

Preferred skills include:

• LiPO/LiON battery handling experience.
• Bachelor's degree in aerospace, electrical, software, or mechanical engineering.
• Experience with developmental and operational test.

Benefits

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:

• Comprehensive, competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees).
• Health, recovery, and whatever comes next.

Pay

$74,000—$99,000 USD

Schedule

Not specified