Flight Test Pilot: UAS & Autonomy Expert

Anduril Industries; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 129,000 - 183,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Equity grants included

Job summary

Anduril Industries is seeking an experienced Flight Test Pilot to lead UAS mission execution, BVLOS operations, and regulatory compliance. This role blends piloting with advanced systems integration, supporting multi‑asset autonomy initiatives and interoperability between manned and unmanned platforms.

The ideal candidate will have strong FAA Part 107 knowledge, hands‑on experience with Pixhawk/Cube Orange, and a track record of problem‑solving in fast‑paced environments.

Qualifications

• Hold a valid Part 61 and Part 107 pilot license.
• Significant experience planning and executing UAS operations.
• Strong understanding of FAA Part 107 operations and safety cases.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and execute UAS missions including BVLOS scenarios.
• Act as Safety Pilot in multi-UAS operations.
• Maintain flight logs and regulatory documentation.
• Provide feedback to engineering and flight test teams.
• Ensure compliance with FAA regulations for UAS operations.

Skills

Manual UAS operations

Flight planning

Regulatory compliance

UAS troubleshooting

Team communication

Tools

Pixhawk

Cube Orange

Job description

Anduril Industries is seeking an experienced Flight Test Pilot to lead UAS mission execution, BVLOS operations, and regulatory compliance. This role blends piloting with advanced systems integration, supporting multi‑asset autonomy initiatives and interoperability between manned and unmanned platforms.

The ideal candidate will have strong FAA Part 107 knowledge, hands‑on experience with Pixhawk/Cube Orange, and a track record of problem‑solving in fast‑paced environments.