Flight Test Operator - Autonomous Aircraft & Flight Tests

Anduril-1

San Clemente (CA)

On-site

USD 77,000 - 120,000

Full time

5 days ago
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Job summary

Anduril Industries is seeking a Test and Evaluation professional to support flight operations for Precision Engagement Systems. You will assist with test and system checkouts, build and maintain autonomous aircraft, and work with Test Engineers on demonstrations across sites.

Candidates should have FAA Part 107 eligibility or certification, plus experience with flight controllers and autopilot logic. Willingness to travel ~60% and work extended hours as needed.

Qualifications

  • FAA Part 107 certification or eligibility.
  • Experience with flight controllers and autopilot logic.
  • Ability to travel 60% of the time.

Responsibilities

  • Assist with test and system checkouts.
  • Build, program, and maintain autonomous aircraft.
  • Support engineering tests at test sites and demonstrations.
  • Assist with product installations at test sites.
  • Assist Site Manager with maintenance and inventory.
  • Travel between test sites as required.

Skills

Communication
Travel readiness
Extended hours
Autonomous flight

Education

Bachelor's in aerospace/engineering

Tools

Flight controllers
Autopilot logic

Job description

Anduril Industries is seeking a Test and Evaluation professional to support flight operations for Precision Engagement Systems. You will assist with test and system checkouts, build and maintain autonomous aircraft, and work with Test Engineers on demonstrations across sites.

Candidates should have FAA Part 107 eligibility or certification, plus experience with flight controllers and autopilot logic. Willingness to travel ~60% and work extended hours as needed.

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