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Senior Test Pilot

Senior Test Pilot

CompanyAnduril
LocationNewport Beach, CA, USA
Salary$100000 – $130000
TypeFull-Time
Degrees
Experience LevelSenior, Expert or higher

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.