Senior Flight Test Associate

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Locations

Newport Beach, CA, USA

Experience Level

Entry

Junior

Mid

Senior

Expert

Desired Skills

Customer Service

Communications

Requirements

RC pilot experience on both rotary and fixed wing
FAA part 107 certificate
Highly experienced with Pixhawk, PX4 and other flight controllers, including setup and operations
Experience with large UAV operations (55+ lbs)
Demonstrated ability to fabricate small unmanned aircraft
Ability to travel 50+% of the time
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 mentality
Valid driver's license
Able to lift 50 lbs overhead without support
GED or higher
Ability to immediately obtain a U.S. Secret-Level or greater Security Clearance

Responsibilities

Operate and fly target drones (highly focused on larger group 3 sized aircraft but also various quad-rotor and fixed wing group 1 and 2 sized (example: DJI Phantom 4 and Opterra fixed wing) for test engineering
Build, assemble and program autonomous flight for drones
Help our Test Engineers with a variety of operational tasks that enable engineering, such as flight execution, material prep, or supporting test profiles by participating in our demonstrations
Assist in sourcing components and airframes for testing against our cUAS system
Build, maintain, and fly new and existing VTOL, Fixed Wing, and rotary wing aircraft
Work with engineering to provide flight support for the cUAS system, this includes waypoint planning, and managing the suite of air vehicles that are available for use
Pilot aircraft via waypoint navigation and manual control
Serve as an extra hand for product installations at our test site as needed
Help our Site Manager and onsite team maintain the site, including manage the office supplies, cleanliness, inventory management and equipment maintenance
Travel to various test sites and offices depending on testing requirements and team needs

Anduril is a defense technology company, bringing Silicon Valley talent and funding to the defense sector. Our technology helps our customers solve their toughest challenges by enabling them to make better, more informed decisions in life-and-death situations. We’ve assembled a diverse team of experts in artificial intelligence, computer vision, sensor fusion, optics, and data analysis that are creating software and hardware solutions to radically evolve the capabilities of the United States and our allies. If you are passionate about solving problems that have real impact, come join Anduril and build the future of defense.

At Anduril we are developing unmanned aerial systems capable of terminal guidance, long range intelligence collection, precision relative and global navigation, and unsupervised autonomy. The Test Engineering team works across the entire spectrum of products ranging from Lattice Ghost UAS, Sentry Tower, cUAS and our other platforms. As a Test Associate, you will support the development and testing of Anduril’s Unmanned Aerial System products. In this position your primary function will be target drone operator and supporting the engineering team onsite.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

Operate and fly target drones (highly focused on larger group 3 sized aircraft but also various quad-rotor and fixed wing group 1 and 2 sized (example: DJI Phantom 4 and Opterra fixed wing) for test engineering
Build, assemble and program autonomous flight for drones
Help our Test Engineers with a variety of operational tasks that enable engineering, such as flight execution, material prep, or supporting test profiles by participating in our demonstrations
Assist in sourcing components and airframes for testing against our cUAS system.
Build, maintain, and fly new and existing VTOL, Fixed Wing, and rotary wing aircraft
Work with engineering to provide flight support for the cUAS system, this includes waypoint planning, and managing the suite of air vehicles that are available for use.
Pilot aircraft via waypoint navigation and manual control
Serve as an extra hand for product installations at our test site as needed
Help our Site Manager and onsite team maintain the site, including manage the office supplies, cleanliness, inventory management and equipment maintenance
Travel to various test sites and offices depending on testing requirements and team needs

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

RC pilot experience on both rotary and fixed wing
FAA part 107 certificate
Highly experienced with Pixhawk, PX4 and other flight controllers, including setup and operations
Experience with large UAV operations (55+ lbs)
Demonstrated ability to fabricate small unmanned aircraft
Ability to travel 50+% of the time
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 mentality
Valid driver’s license
Able to lift 50 lbs overhead without support
GED or higher
Ability to immediately obtain a U.S. Secret-Level or greater Security Clearance

Anduril is an equal-opportunity employer, and we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. If you are someone passionate to work on problems that matter, we’d love to hear from you!

501-1,000 employees

Website

Technology products for defense & national security

Company Overview

Anduril's mission is to transform US & allied military capabilities with advanced technology.

Benefits

Full Family Health Coverage
16 Weeks Paid Leave for All Caregivers
Family Planning & Support
Incentivized Time Off
Mental Health Resources
Financial Planning
Unlimited Provisions
Professional Development

Company Core Values

Impact - Everyone at Anduril has the ability to be a catalyst. You will be encouraged to make your mark from day 1 and be supported every day after.
Autonomy - Self-motivation is a key component to success. We encourage you to cultivate your ideas, and show, don’t tell. We’re ready whenever you are.
Speed - We move incredibly fast and welcome people who embrace the quick-paced nature of our work. It is not uncommon for an idea on a Monday to be a prototype by Friday. We ship in weeks, not years.
Culture - Our team is a collective of intelligent and curious individuals who share the common goal of creating a safer tomorrow - and living balanced, fulfilled lives while doing so.