Senior Test Pilot - Group 5

Anduril Industries

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Work type: On-site
Location: Las Vegas, NV
Salary: $126,000–$167,000 / yr
Posted: today

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This role $146k

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This role pays less than 76% of similar roles. Most pay $150,000–$193,000 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $146k versus about $172k for comparable roles.

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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.

Anduril Industries currently has 1882 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $146,000–$194,000 across 1696 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Senior Test Pilot - Group 5

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As a Senior Test Pilot at Anduril’s Group 5, you will join the Test and Evaluation team to support the development of advanced unmanned aerial systems. Your daily responsibilities include preparing aircraft for flight, conducting rigorous ground and flight tests, and collaborating with engineers to develop safe and efficient test procedures. You will also participate in safety reviews, design reviews, and airworthiness assessments while expanding the mission envelope through innovative testing methods. The role requires extensive experience as a Group 5 UAV pilot, including qualifications from a U.S. military test pilot school or equivalent, along with FAA certifications and medical clearances. Proficiency in MS Office tools and strong communication skills are essential for authoring technical documentation and delivering configuration-controlled publications to customers.

Skills

UAV Flight Test Engineering Test Pilot FAA Certification Commercial Pilot Instrument Rating MS Office TS/SCI Clearance ATP Certificate Certified Flight Instructor Class 2 Medical Class 1 Medical

What you'll do

Develop and implement safe, effective test procedures for unmanned aerial systems.
Conduct ground and flight tests to validate airworthiness and operational suitability of aircraft.
Serve as a safety advisor during reviews and ensure compliance with specifications.
Expand mission envelope by pushing boundaries of normal flight operations.
Support Fury flight tests as surrogate and chase pilot in demanding roles.

What we're looking for

Graduate of a U.S. military test pilot school or equivalent qualifications.
5+ years experience as a Group 5 UAV pilot with specific flight hours requirements.
Commercial pilot certificate with instrument rating and FAA Class 2 Medical.
Strong technical understanding, communication skills, and ability to work independently.
Experience authoring flight manuals and delivering configuration-controlled publications.
Proficiency in basic MS Office tools (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
TS/SCI security clearance required.

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