UAS Integration & Flight Controller Technician
Anduril· Maritime & Maneuver Dominance : Maneuver Dominance Engineering : Field Test Engineering
LlanbedrFull-timePosted 3mo ago
About the role
Role focused on building, configuring, and maintaining Anduril UK's UAS fleet with expert hardware integration and flight controller know-how (Pixhawk/Cube Orange), in a fast-paced, innovative environment.
Responsibilities
- UAS Hardware Integration: Lead the physical integration, setup, and configuration of UAS platforms, including advanced flight controllers (Pixhawk and Cube Orange), GPS modules, telemetry, and payload systems.
- Flight Controller & Firmware Management: Serve as the subject matter expert on flight controller configuration, calibration, firmware management, and parameter tuning using relevant ground control station software.
- Maintenance & Troubleshooting: Conduct thorough pre-flight, in-flight, and post-flight diagnostics, undertaking field maintenance, hardware modifications and fault rectification on UAS platforms to ensure operational readiness.
- Cross-functional Collaboration: Collaborate closely with engineering, flight test, and project teams to provide technical feedback on UAS performance, integrate new technologies and help develop safe systems of work.
- Documentation & Safety: Maintain technical records, maintenance logs and configuration control documentation.
- There will be opportunities to achieve and maintain UAS flight qualifications as the needs to the business dictate.
Qualifications
- Expert-level technical proficiency with Pixhawk and Cube Orange Flight Controllers, including hands-on experience in their integration, setup, configuration, advanced troubleshooting and custom parameter tuning.
- Proven experience in aviation maintenance, electronics, robotics, or a related technical field, with a deep understanding of UAS system architectures and flight dynamics.
- Practical hand skills in electronics, soldering, battery management and integration of complex components.
- Strong troubleshooting skills under pressure and the ability to communicate technical issues clearly within multidisciplinary engineering and flight teams.
- Willingness to work flexible hours and travel to support field integration and flight test operations.
- Valid driver's license and the ability to obtain a UK Security Check (SC) clearance or higher.
Skills
Required:Pixhawk and Cube Orange Flight ControllersUAS hardware integrationGround Control Station softwareElectronics & solderingTroubleshooting under pressure
Benefits
- Comprehensive, competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees).
- Highly competitive equity grants included in the majority of full-time offers; part of total compensation.
Last updated Jul 8, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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