Senior Test Pilot, Rotorcraft

Anduril Industries; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 147,000 - 196,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity grants

Top-tier benefits

Job summary

Anduril Industries in Costa Mesa, CA, seeks a Flight Test Pilot to support the Test and Evaluation team. The role involves piloting and maintaining Group 3 RC aircraft, planning missions, and ensuring safety during operations while coordinating with internal teams and customers.

The ideal candidate holds a Part 61 Commercial Pilot license, is willing to travel on short notice, and can obtain a U.S. security clearance.

Qualifications

• Must hold Part 61 pilot license with Commercial Rating.
• Ability to obtain and hold US security clearance.
• Experience with RC aircraft operations.
• Strong teamwork and communication.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Observe and direct crew to maintain a safe posture at all times.
• Perform duties as Pilot in Command during flight operations and manage associated responsibilities.
• Cross communicate with multiple teams, internal and external to Anduril, including Senior Leadership or Customers.
• Travel on short notice to fulfill operational needs if required.
• Maintain training and certifications including FAA requirements.
• Provide training and professional development to coworkers as needed.

Skills

Group 3 RC Aircraft

Travel readiness

Security clearance

Communication

Computer skills

Electronics troubleshooting

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

Part 61 pilot license with Commercial Rating

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. 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.

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

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.