Senior Test Pilot, Rotorcraft

Anduril Industries; Costa Mesa (CA); Presencial; USD 147.000 - 196.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Anduril Industries in Costa Mesa, CA, is hiring a Senior Test Pilot for developmental flight test of Group 3 RC aircraft carrying various payloads. You will aid planning, coordinating, executing, and reporting on flight test activities and work with leadership across departments.

The role requires obtaining and maintaining a U.S. security clearance, strong communication, and the ability to adapt quickly in a fast-paced environment.

Formación

• Must be able to obtain and hold a U.S. security clearance.
• Proficient with RC aircraft operations and safety procedures.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
• Ability to quickly adapt to changing roles in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient with computers and standard office software.
• Willingness to perform electronics troubleshooting and repair.

Responsabilidades

• Maintain a high degree of professionalism including punctuality and culpability.
• Prepare mission cards and assist in planning flight missions to meet Engineering requirements.
• Act as a safety pilot of a semi autonomous remote piloted target aircraft by means of a Futaba RC controller.
• Observe and direct crew to maintain safe posture at all times.
• Perform duties as Pilot in Command during flight operations and manage related responsibilities.
• Cross communicate with multiple teams, internal and external to Anduril, including Senior Leadership or Customers.
• Travel on short notice to fulfill operational needs.
• Maintain all required training and certifications, including FAA certifications.
• Provide training and professional development support to coworkers.

Conocimientos

Group 3 RC Aircraft

U.S. security clearance

Communication and teamwork

Problem-solving

Electronics troubleshooting

Commercial Pilot License (Part 61)

Willingness to travel

Educación

Commercial Pilot License (Part 61)

Descripción del empleo

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.

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.

This position will be filled by a highly motivated Senior Test Pilot with a passion for developmental flight test and improving system capabilities. You will RC fly Group 3, fixed wing, runway dependent, aircraft carrying various developmental payloads. You will work heavily with program leadership and a wide spectrum of cross-departments to help assist the team focused on solving hard problems and changing the industry forever. This role will be responsible for assisting with planning, coordination, execution and reporting on all facets of the flight test program.

What You’ll Do

• Maintain a high degree of professionalism including punctuality and culpability.
• Prepare mission cards and assist in planning the flight missions to meet Engineering requirements.
• Act as a safety pilot of a semi autonomous remote piloted target aircraft by means of a Futaba RC controller.
• Observing and directing crew/team members in their positions and actions to maintain a safe posture at all times.
• Perform duties as Pilot in Command during flight operations and manage the responsibilities associated with that position.
• Cross communicate with multiple teams, internal and external to Anduril, including Senior Leadership or Customers.
• Travel on short notice to fulfill operational needs if and when those needs arise.
• Maintain all required training and certifications required to perform your job, both internal and external such as FAA certifications.
• Provide training and professional developmental support to coworkers under the guidelines of Anduril as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Ability to proficiently and safely fly and maintain Group 3 RC Aircraft.
• Willing to travel as required.
• Must be able to obtain and hold a U.S. security clearance.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Proficient with computer use (standard browser, word processing applications).
• Willing to be multi-capable. Which shall include some electronics troubleshooting and repair.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to rapidly change roles/responsibilities while working in a fast paced, challenging work environment.
• Part 61 pilot license with Commercial Rating.
• In this role, you will be subject to pre-employment and randomized substance screening, as required by the Company.

Preferred Qualifications

• Instrument rating.
• 3 years of developmental test experience.
• 10 years RC experience.

US Salary Range

$147,000—$196,000 USD

Benefits

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: 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.

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