Experimental Test Pilot, Air Dominance & Strike

Anduril Industries

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Work type
On-site
Location
Victorville, CA
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$146,000–$194,000 / yr
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About Anduril Industries

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company that builds advanced hardware and software systems for national security, including autonomous drones, surveillance systems, and the Lattice AI command platform.

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TL;DR · Experimental Test Pilot, Air Dominance & Strike

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As an Experimental Test Pilot at Anduril’s Test and Evaluation team in Victorville, California, you will play a critical role in the development and field testing of advanced unmanned aerial systems like Lattice Ghost UAS and Fury. Your daily responsibilities include preparing aircraft for flight, conducting rigorous flight tests, and collaborating closely with engineers to develop system test procedures and ensure compliance with specifications. You will also participate in design reviews, safety assessments, and airworthiness evaluations while maintaining a strong focus on operational safety and regulatory standards. This role requires extensive experience as a U.S. military test pilot or equivalent qualifications, along with proficiency in technical software tools such as JIRA and MS Office, to support the development of cutting-edge aerial systems for defense applications.

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JIRA MS Office Java Python Go MATLAB Simulink Git GitHub AWS Kubernetes Terraform PostgreSQL CI/CD Docker Prometheus Grafana

What you'll do

  • Conduct flight tests of unmanned aerial systems to ensure compliance with specifications.
  • Develop and review system test procedures for ground and flight testing phases.
  • Serve as an advisor on safety reviews, design reviews, and airworthiness assessments.
  • Work closely with engineers to create safe and efficient test protocols for developmental aircraft.
  • Author cockpit configurations, emergency procedures, and training materials for the test team.

What we're looking for

  • Graduate of a U.S. military test pilot school or meet equivalent qualifications for contractor UA pilot/operator.
  • 10+ years flight test experience, including first flight and envelope expansion.
  • Commercial pilot certificate with Instrument rating; FAA Class 2 Medical annually maintained.
  • Strong communication skills for technical documentation supporting aircraft operation.
  • Specialized training in flying and evaluating new or significantly modified aircraft/systems/technologies.
  • Experience authoring flight manuals and delivering configuration-controlled publications to customers.

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