Flight Test Operator

Slope; Fort Stockton (TX); On-site; USD 74,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Anduril Industries, located in Fort Stockton, Texas, is seeking a skilled candidate to assist in test engineering by building and maintaining autonomous aircraft. Candidates will need FAA certification and a strong grasp of flight regulations and operations.

This role involves significant communication and teamwork, along with the necessity to travel approximately 60% of the time for site operations and support. A Bachelor's degree in engineering is preferred.

Competitive salary between $74,000 and $99,000 USD along with comprehensive benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Ability to maintain an FAA part 107 certificate.
• Familiarity with autopilot logic.
• Willingness to travel approximately 60% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Assist with test and system checkouts for Test Engineering.
• Build, program, and maintain autonomous aircraft.
• Travel between test sites as needed.

Skills

RC, RPIC, or Pilot-operator experience

Communication and interpersonal skills

Small UAS maintenance experience

Organizational collaboration

Education

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

Tools

Flight controllers

Job description

Overview

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.

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 demonstrations.
• Assist with product installations at 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 an 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.
• Bachelors degree in aerospace, electrical, software, or mechanical engineering.
• Experience with developmental and operational test.

Salary

$74,000 — $99,000 USD

Benefits

Anduril offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees, including health coverage and other benefits. Details are available to employees as part of the offer.