Flight Test Operator

Anduril
United States
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeUSD 77,000 - 120,000 annuallyFunction: OtherEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Communication","Interpersonal skills","Customer service","Organizational collaboration","Task ownership"]

Support the Test & Evaluation team by assisting with test execution, system checkouts, and in-flight demos of Precision Engagement Systems. Build, program, and maintain autonomous aircraft for flight, and work with Test Engineers on operational tasks such as flight execution, material prep, and supporting test profiles. Help with product installations, coordinate onsite maintenance tasks, and travel between test sites as required.

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Anduril
Anduril
23 hours ago

Flight Test Operator

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Job Summary

Support the Test & Evaluation team by assisting with test execution, system checkouts, and in-flight demos of Precision Engagement Systems. Build, program, and maintain autonomous aircraft for flight, and work with Test Engineers on operational tasks such as flight execution, material prep, and supporting test profiles. Help with product installations, coordinate onsite maintenance tasks, and travel between test sites as required.
Location: United States
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time

Key Responsibilities

  • •Assist with test, system checkouts, flight, and provide feedback on Precision Engagement Systems.
  • •Build, program, and maintain autonomous aircraft for flight.
  • •Support Test Engineers with operational tasks such as flight execution, material prep, and test profile demonstrations.
  • •Assist with product installations at test sites as needed.
  • •Help onsite with maintenance and site support tasks, including equipment maintenance, inventory, and office supplies.
Travel: Extensive travel

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 77,000 - 120,000 annually
Equity and Bonus:Equity

Key Requirements

  • •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 complete FAA Part 61 ground school (as required).
  • •Familiarity with flight controllers and autopilot logic.
  • •Significant knowledge of National Airspace regulations and operating restrictions.
  • •Must be able to travel as needed (about 60% time) and work extended hours as required.
Experience:Flight operations
Education:Bachelor's in aerospace, electrical, software, or mechanical engineering
Skills:CommunicationInterpersonal skillsCustomer serviceOrganizational collaborationTask ownership
Certifications:FAA Part 107
Languages:English
Tech Stack:Autopilot logicFlight controllers

Company Brief

Anduril
Designs and builds advanced defense systems combining autonomous aircraft, sensors, and AI-driven software for military and national security applications, focused on modernizing battlefield capabilities and distributed sensing.
Industry: Defense Technology
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Growth: Scaleup
Valuation: Unicorn (USD 1B+)
Funding: Series E+
Headquarters: Costa Mesa, United States
Founded: 2017
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