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Senior Test Pilot
Company | Anduril |
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Location | Newport Beach, CA, USA |
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Salary | $100000 – $130000 |
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Type | Full-Time |
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Degrees | |
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Experience Level | Senior, Expert or higher |
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Requirements
- Ability to proficiently and safely fly and maintain Group 3 RC Aircraft.
- Willing to travel as required.
- Eligible to obtain and 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.
- Part 61 pilot license with Commercial Rating.
Responsibilities
- 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 Futaba RC controller and learn how to control the vehicle via 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.
Preferred Qualifications
- Instrument rating.
- 3 years of developmental test experience.
- 10 years RC experience.