Flight Test Operator

Anduril Industries; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 74,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

Anduril Industries is seeking a Flight Test Operator to support flight test operations for autonomous fixed-wing aircraft. You will assist with test planning, system checkouts, and flight execution in a fast-paced defense tech environment.

The role requires FAA Part 107 certification, experience with flight controllers and autopilot systems, and strong communication skills. Expect travel to multiple test sites and a dynamic team culture focused on innovation.

Qualifications

• Proven fixed-wing flight experience on Group 2 aircraft.
• FAA Part 107 certification and FA A Part 61 ground school knowledge.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for cross-team collaboration.
• Experience with flight controllers and autopilot systems.
• Knowledge of National Airspace regulations and operating restrictions.
• Small UAS maintenance experience.
• Willingness to travel ~60% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Assist with test, system checkouts, fly, and provide feedback on Altius for Test Engineering.
• Build, program, and maintain autonomous aircraft for flight.
• Collaborate with Test Engineers on operational tasks enabling engineering and demonstrations.
• Assist with product installations at test sites as needed.
• Support Site Manager with maintenance, inventory, and housekeeping tasks.
• Travel between test sites as testing requirements dictate.

Skills

Fixed-wing flight exp

Autopilot knowledge

FAA Part 107 cert

Flight testing operations

National Airspace regs

Strong communication

Small UAS maintenance

Education

Bachelor's degree in aerospace, electrical, software, or mechanical engineering

Job description

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.

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, and 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. 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 YOU’LL DO

• 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.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 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.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

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

Salary Range: $74,000–$99,000 USD.