Flight Test Operator/Associate

This position will be filled with a highly motivated Flight Test Operator with a passion for flying small remote controlled fixed wing, and quadcopter aircraft, in support of flight test operations. You will work heavily with test team members in a wide spectrum of cross-department programs to help assist the team focused on solving hard problems and changing the industry forever. The role will be responsible for assisting program leads, planning, coordination, execution of flight test operations.

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

• Operate and fly target drones (various quad 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
• 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 between test sites depending on testing requirements and team needs

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• RC pilot experience on both rotary and fixed wing
• Ability to get and maintain a FAA part 107 certificate
• Familiarity with Pixhawk, PX4 and other flight controllers
• Ability to assemble and basic programming of fixed wing RC aircraft.
• Ability to travel 25-50 % 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

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Familiarity with Pixhawk, PX4 and other flight controllers
• Familiarity with Futaba radios
• 2 years of developmental test experience
• 2 years RC Helicopter Experience.