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Senior Test Pilot - Ghost

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In-Office
San Clemente, CA
146K-183K Annually
Senior level
In-Office
San Clemente, CA
146K-183K Annually
Senior level
As a Senior Test Pilot, you will oversee flight operations, manage safety, and communicate with various teams while ensuring compliance with engineering requirements and safety protocols. Responsibilities also include continuous training, mission planning, and documentation of procedures.
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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 a highly motivated Senior Test Pilot with a passion for developmental flight test of a new and revolutionary UAS. You will work heavily with the program leadership and a wide spectrum of cross-departments to help assist the team focused on solving hard problems and changing the industry forever. The role will be responsible for assisting on 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 and difference in the products that are fielded this a fantastic opportunity.
WHAT YOU’LL DO

  • Maintain a high degree of professionalism including punctuality and culpability.
  • Prepare and brief missions and flight cards while assisting in planning the flight missions to meet Engineering requirements.
  • Act as a safety pilot, observing or directing flight or ground crew in their positions and actions taken 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.
  • Document procedures and techniques, as well as creating manuals for flight crew operations.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Willing to travel as required.
  • Must be able to obtain and hold a U.S. security clearance.
  • Part 61 Pilots license.
  • Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
  • Proficient with computer use (standard browser, word processing applications).
  • Willing to be multi-capable, including 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 and Commercial Rating.
  • 5+ years of developmental test experience.
  • 5+ years RC Helicopter Experience.
US Salary Range
$146,000$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/. 

Top Skills

Computer Applications
Electronics Troubleshooting
Faa Certifications
Flight Testing
Uas

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