Flight Test Operator

Anduril; San Clemente (CA); Hybrid; USD 77,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity grants

Health benefits

Competitive total compensation

Job summary

Anduril Industries in California is seeking a hands-on Flight Operations Associate to support autonomous aircraft programs at test sites. You will assist with test fly, system checkouts, and feedback to engineering teams.

The role requires FAA Part 107 certification, pilot experience on fixed-wing aircraft, and willingness to travel up to 60% as projects demand.

Qualifications

• RC, RPIC, or Pilot-operator (PIC) experience on fixed wing commercial/defense aircraft.
• Ability to obtain FAA Part 107 certificate and Part 61 ground school as required.
• Willingness to travel as needed.
• Familiarity with flight controllers and autopilot logic.
• Strong knowledge of National Airspace regulations and operating restrictions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in an autonomous environment.
• Willingness to work extended hours.
• Strong customer service and collaboration mindset.
• Experience with small UAS maintenance.
• Prepared to travel ~60% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Assist with test, system checkouts, fly, and provide feedback on Precision Engagement Systems.
• Build, program, and maintain autonomous aircraft for flight.
• Collaborate with Test Engineers on flight execution, material prep, or test profiles.
• Assist with product installations at test sites as needed.
• Support Site Manager and onsite team with maintenance, inventory, and equipment upkeep.
• Travel between test sites according to testing requirements.

Skills

Pilot experience

Flight operations

Autonomous systems familiarity

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

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

Tools

FAA Part 107 knowledge

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.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Assist with test, system checkouts, fly, and provide feedback on Precision Engagement 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 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.

US Salary Range

$77,000—$120,000 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.