Flight Test Engineer, Rotorcraft

Anduril Industries; Costa Mesa (CA); Presencial; USD 117.000 - 154.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Equity grants

Top-tier benefits

Descripción de la vacante

Anduril Industries in Costa Mesa, CA is seeking an experienced UAS Flight Test Engineer to plan, execute and report developmental and operational Flight Test & Evaluation activities across the US, UK, and Europe. You will collaborate with a team of engineers and test specialists to manage test programs under civil and military approval schemes.

The role requires 5+ years in UAS testing, a Bachelor's in engineering, and ability to travel >75% to remote locations.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in UAS integration, testing, and project management.
• Willingness to travel >75% to remote locations in the US and overseas.
• Understanding of NAS and UAS regulations.
• Experience with large UAS testing and development.
• Strong communication and coordination skills.

Responsabilidades

• Conduct rigorous testing and evaluation of Group 5 UAS to ensure performance and reliability.
• Deploy to remote test sites within the US, with overseas trials.
• Participate in weekly stand-ups and provide progress reports to program and T&E leadership.
• Develop and execute focused test plans for internal and customer trials.
• Develop and implement baseline safety plans to mitigate risks during testing.
• Communicate effectively within the team and across the organization.

Conocimientos

UAS testing

Project management

Flight-test planning

Aerospace engineering

Regulatory compliance

Excellent communication

Willingness to travel

Educación

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Descripción del empleo

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.

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.

As a UAS Flight Test Engineer you will plan, execute and report on developmental and operational flight Test & Evaluation (T&E) activities. You will work alongside a team of engineers and test specialists assisting in the wider management and coordination of test and evaluation within the US, UK and Europe under both civil and military approval schemes.

What You'll Do

• Conduct rigorous testing and evaluation of Group 5 UAS to ensure performance and reliability.
• Deploy to remote test sites within the US, with opportunity to support trials in overseas locations.
• Participate in weekly stand-ups and provide progress reports to program and T&E leadership.
• Develop and execute focused test plans for internal and customer trials.
• Develop and implement baseline safety plans to mitigate risks during testing.
• Communicate effectively within the team and across the organization.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related technical field.
• 5+ years of experience in UAS integration, testing, and project management.
• Ability and willingness to travel >75% time to remote locations in the US and overseas.
• Understanding of the National Airspace System and UAS regulations.
• Practical experience with large UAS testing and development.
• Strong grasp of engineering principles and technical concepts.
• Ability to organize, coordinate work effectively, and document thoroughly.
• Familiarity with rotary-wing and fixed-wing aerodynamics and flight control systems.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently and in teams.
• Flexibility to work extended hours as needed.
• FAA Part 107 certificate holder.
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Top Secret security clearance
• In this role, you will be subject to pre-employment and randomized substance screening, as required by the Company.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree in engineering, robotics, computer science, or a related field.
• Hands-on experience with complex and autonomous UAS.

US Salary Range

$117,000—$154,000 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:

Benefits

At Anduril, we invest in our people. Our comprehensive, competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees) ensures you’re supported in health, recovery, and whatever comes next. For more information, Explore Our Benefits.