Flight Test Operator

Flight Test OperatorFort Stockton, Texas, United StatesAnduril 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 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.WHAT YOU'LL DOAssist 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 neededAssist Site Manager and onsite team with maintenance, including managing office supplies, cleaning, inventory management and equipment maintenanceTravel between test sites depending on testing requirements and team needsREQUIRED QUALIFICATIONSRC, 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 restrictionsMust have strong communication and interpersonal skillsAbility to own a variety of tasks in an autonomous environmentAble to work extended hours as requiredStrong customer service and organizational collaboration mentalitySmall 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 QUALIFICATIONSLiPO/LiON battery handling experienceBachelors degree in aerospace, electrical, software, or mechanical engineering.Experience with developmental and operational test.US Salary Range$74,000 - $99,000 USDThe 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: