Test Pilot Manager jobs in Irvine, CA

This position will be filled by 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 with 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 mission cards and assist in planning the flight missions to meet Engineering requirements.
• Act as a safety pilot of a semi autonomous remote piloted helicopter by means of a Futaba RC controller.
• 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.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to proficiently and safely fly and maintain large RC helicopters
• Willing to travel as required.
• Must be able to obtain and hold a U.S. 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.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Instrument and Commercial Rating
• 5 years of developmental test experience
• 5 years RC Helicopter Experience.