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Job Summary:
Anduril Industries is a defense technology company dedicated to enhancing military capabilities through advanced technology. They are seeking a Flight Test Operator to assist with flight test operations, focusing on small uncrewed rotary aircraft and collaborating with cross-department teams to solve complex challenges in the industry.
Responsibilities:
• Assist with test, system checkouts, fly, and provide feedback on Ghost Systems.
• Build, program, and maintain autonomous aircraft for flight.
• Work with Test Engineers on a variety of operational tasks that enable engineering, such as flight execution, material prep, or supporting test profiles by participating in our demonstrations.
• Assist with product installations at our test sites as needed.
• Assist Site Manager and onsite team with maintenance, including managing office supplies, cleaning, inventory management and equipment maintenance.
• Travel between test sites depending on testing requirements and team needs.
Qualifications:
Required:
• RC, RPIC, or Pilot-operator (PIC) experience on fixed wing commercial and/or defense Group 1 -3 aircraft.
• Ability to get and maintain a FAA part 107 certificate, and FAA Part 61 ground school completion (as required).
• Ability to travel on an as needed basis.
• Familiarity with flight controllers and autopilot logic.
• Significant knowledge and understanding of National Airspace regulations and operating restrictions.
• Must have strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to own a variety of tasks in an autonomous environment.
• Able to work extended hours as required.
• Strong customer service and organizational collaboration mentality.
• Small UAS maintenance experience.
• Willingness to travel as needed.
Preferred:
• LiPO/LiON battery handling experience.
• Bachelors degree in aerospace, electrical, software, or mechanical engineering.
• Experience with developmental and operational test.
Company:
Anduril Industries is a defense product company that builds technology for military agencies and border surveillance. Founded in 2017, the company is headquartered in Costa Mesa, California, USA, with a team of 1001-5000 employees. The company is currently Late Stage.