Flight Test Operator
Job Location:
San Clemente, CA - USA
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Job Summary
This position will be filled with a highly motivated Flight Test Operator with a passion for flying small uncrewed rotary aircraft in support of flight test operations. You will work heavily with test team members in a wide spectrum of cross-department Ghost programs to assist the teams 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 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 YOULL DO
- Assist with test system checkouts fly and provide feedback on Ghost Systems.
- 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 1 -3 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 25% of the time.
- Eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance.
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
$37 - $49 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 Andurils total compensation package. Additionally Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees including:
At Anduril we invest in our people. Our comprehensive competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees) ensures youre supported in health recovery and whatever comes next.For more information Explore Our Benefits.
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