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Flight Test Operator

Anduril· Hardware Platform : Hardware Test Operations : Hardware Test Operations
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San Clemente, CA$77k - $120kFull-timePosted 4w ago

About the role

Anduril Industries is seeking a Flight Test Operator in San Clemente, CA to support test, flight operations, and range management across their autonomous flight programs and Precision Engagement Systems.

Responsibilities

  • Assist with test, system checkouts, fly, and provide feedback on Precision Engagement Systems.
  • Build, program, and maintain autonomous aircraft for flight.
  • Work with Test Engineers on operational tasks that enable engineering, such as flight execution, material prep, or supporting test profiles by participating in demonstrations.
  • Assist with product installations at test sites as needed
  • Assist Site Manager and onsite team with maintenance, including managing office supplies, cleaning, inventory management and equipment maintenance
  • Travel between test sites depending on testing requirements and team needs

Qualifications

  • RC, RPIC, or Pilot-operator (PIC) experience on fixed wing commercial and/or defense Group 1 -3 aircraft.
  • Ability to get and maintain a FAA part 107 certificate, and FAA Part 61 ground school completion (as required)
  • Ability to travel on an as needed basis.
  • Familiarity with flight controllers and autopilot logic.
  • Significant knowledge and understanding of National Airspace regulations and operating restrictions
  • Must have strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to own a variety of tasks in an autonomous environment
  • Able to work extended hours as required
  • Strong customer service and organizational collaboration mentality
  • Small UAS maintenance experience.
  • Willingness to travel approximately 60% of the time.
  • In this role, you will be subject to pre-employment and randomized substance screening, as required by the Company.

Skills

Required:RC, RPIC, or PIC experience on fixed wing aircraftFAA Part 107 certificateFAA Part 61 ground schoolFlight controllers and autopilot logicNational Airspace regulations knowledgeCommunication and interpersonal skillsAutonomous environment task ownershipExtended hours availabilityCustomer service / collaboration
Nice to have:Small UAS maintenanceLiPO/LiON battery handling (preferred)

Benefits

  • Comprehensive, competitive benefits package available at little to no cost to employees
Last updated Sep 23, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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