Flight Test Operator - Advanced Effects

Costa Mesa, CA (OC-00)full time

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Anduril Industries Flight Test Operator role focused on flying small uncrewed fixed wing aircraft and supporting flight test operations. Responsible for assisting program leads, planning, coordination, and execution of flight test operations.

Responsibilities

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

Qualification

RCAbility to travel on an as needed basisAble to work extended hours as requiredSmall UAS maintenance experienceIn this roleLiPO/LiON battery handling experienceBachelors degree in aerospace$42

Required

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.
In this role, you will be subject to pre-employment and randomized substance screening, as required by the Company.

Preferred

LiPO/LiON battery handling experience
Bachelors degree in aerospace, electrical, software, or mechanical engineering.
Experience with developmental and operational test.
$42.31—$56.25 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:

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