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Costa Mesa, CA
129K-183K Annually
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Costa Mesa, CA
129K-183K Annually
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The Senior Test Pilot will support the flight test program for unmanned aircraft, ensuring safety, planning missions, and leading operations while maintaining necessary certifications and clearances.
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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

  • 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 Private Pilot
  • 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

  • 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$183,000 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: 

Healthcare Benefits 

  • US Roles: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you. 
  • UK & AUS Roles: We cover full cost of medical insurance premiums for you and your dependents. 
  • IE Roles: We offer an annual contribution toward your private health insurance for you and your dependents. 

Additional Benefits 

  • Income Protection: Anduril covers life and disability insurance for all employees. 
  • Generous time off: Highly competitive PTO plans with a holiday hiatus in December. Caregiver & Wellness Leave is available to care for family members, bond with a new baby, or address your own medical needs. 
  • Family Planning & Parenting Support: Coverage for fertility treatments (e.g., IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carriers, along with resources to support you and your partner from planning to parenting. 
  • Mental Health Resources: Access free mental health resources 24/7, including therapy and life coaching. Additional work-life services, such as legal and financial support, are also available. 
  • Professional Development: Annual reimbursement for professional development 
  • Commuter Benefits: Company-funded commuter benefits based on your region. 
  • Relocation Assistance: Available depending on role eligibility. 

Retirement Savings Plan 

  • US Roles: Traditional 401(k), Roth, and after-tax (mega backdoor Roth) options. 
  • UK & IE Roles: Pension plan with employer match. 
  • AUS Roles: Superannuation plan. 

The recruiter assigned to this role can share more information about the specific compensation and benefit details associated with this role during the hiring process. 

To view Anduril's candidate data privacy policy, please visit https://anduril.com/applicant-privacy-notice/. 

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