Test Pilot

Anduril Industries; San Clemente (CA); On-site; USD 129,000 - 171,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity grants

Top-tier benefits

Job summary

Anduril Industries in California is seeking a Senior Test Pilot to lead developmental flight test and enhance system capabilities. You will serve as both internal and external pilot for Group 3 and below unmanned aircraft, planning missions and reporting on flight test results.

The role works with the Test and Evaluation team across multiple programs, ensuring safety, compliance with FAA certifications, and rapid problem solving in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Expert-level piloting capability with high-performance RC aircraft, fixed-wing and rotary.
• Willing to travel >50% as required.
• Part 107 Remote Pilot.
• Part 61 Ground School completion.
• Active U.S. Secret security clearance.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Proficient with computers and basic software.
• Willing to be multi-capable including electronics troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Plan and assist in flight mission planning to meet engineering requirements.
• Act as safety pilot for semi-autonomous RC aircraft and internal pilot with GCS.
• Direct crew to maintain safe operations during flights.
• Perform Pilot in Command duties during flight operations and manage related responsibilities.
• Coordinate across internal/external teams and leadership.
• Travel on short notice to meet operational needs.
• Maintain required training and certifications (FAA, etc.).
• Provide training and developmental support to coworkers.

Skills

RC piloting

Travel readiness

Part 107 Remote Pilot

Part 61 Ground School

Security clearance: Secret

Teamwork

Electronics troubleshooting

Problem solving

Education

FAA Part 107 certification

Part 61 Ground School completion

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.

This position will be filled by a highly motivated Senior Test Pilot with a passion for developmental flight test and improving system capabilities. This role will support Anduril Intelligence Systems, and potentially other business lines as required. You will act as both an internal and external pilot for unmanned aircraft Group 3 and below, carrying various developmental payloads and integrating with various systems. You will work heavily with program leadership and a wide spectrum of cross-departments to help assist a team focused on solving hard problems for a sophisticated customer. This role will be responsible for assisting with planning, coordination, execution and reporting on all facets of the flight test program.

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 on 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 fixed and rotary wing target aircraft by means of a handheld transmitter and act as an internal pilot utilizing a GCS.
• 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

• Expert-level piloting capability with high-performance, complex RC aircraft—including fixed-wing and rotary.
• Ability to proficiently and safely fly and maintain Group 1,2 and 3 RC Aircraft
• Willing to travel as required (>50%)
• Part 107 Remote Pilot
• Part 61 Ground School completion
• Currently possesses and is able to maintain an active U.S. Secret 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

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Part 61 Private Pilot License
• Instrument rating
• 3 years of developmental test experience
• 10 years RC experience
• Currently possesses and is able to maintain an active U.S. Top Secret security clearance
• Experience with developmental flight testing or rapid prototype flight testing

US Salary Range

$129,000—$171,000 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.