Flight Test Operator
Anduril · Fort Stockton, Texas, United States · Costa Mesa, CA (OC-00)
Defenseonsite$42–$56
At a glance
Highlights
- Fly small uncrewed fixed-wing aircraft supporting Altius flight test operations.
- Build, program and maintain autonomous aircraft while supporting live demos.
- Support full-system development and acceptance testing across products.
What they offer
- Highly competitive equity grants
- Top-tier benefits for full-time employees
Ideal candidate
A hands-on aviation enthusiast passionate about small uncrewed aircraft and fast-paced flight test. You thrive outdoors, own tasks autonomously, and love collaborating to solve hard defense problems.
Requirements
- RC, RPIC, or Pilot-operator experience on fixed wing Group 2 aircraft
- Ability to get and maintain FAA Part 107 certificate and Part 61 ground school
- Familiarity with flight controllers and autopilot logic
- Significant knowledge of National Airspace regulations and restrictions
- Small UAS maintenance experience
- Willingness to travel approximately 60% and work extended hours
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Lab profile
About Anduril
Defense technology company building autonomous systems for military missions.
What they build
- Lattice OS
- Ghost
- Anvil
Known for
- Autonomous defense systems
- AI-powered command and control
- Rapid hardware-software iteration
Key facts
- Founded in 2017
- Headquartered in Costa Mesa, California
- Backed by Founders Fund and Andreessen Horowitz
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