Staff Flight Avionics Specialist

Anduril Industries

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Work type
On-site
Location
Costa Mesa, CA
Salary
$191,000–$253,000 / yr
Posted
today

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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.

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TL;DR · Staff Flight Avionics Specialist

As a Staff Flight Avionics Specialist at Anduril Industries, you will join a dynamic team responsible for the full lifecycle management of complex avionics and Flight Test Instrumentation (FTI) projects. Your role involves project planning, technical oversight, hands-on installation and maintenance of aircraft systems, software configuration management, and comprehensive flight test operations support. You will work with advanced technologies such as data acquisition systems, electrical harness fabrication, and intricate engineering blueprints, ensuring compliance with FAA regulations and military standards. Essential skills include expertise in avionics system troubleshooting, proficiency in IPC-standard soldering and crimping, and strong cross-functional collaboration abilities to drive continuous improvement initiatives. This role demands a minimum of 10 years of hands-on experience in aerospace flight test environments and requires a secret security clearance.

What you'll do

  • Oversee the full lifecycle of avionics and FTI projects from planning to implementation.
  • Perform advanced troubleshooting and maintenance on complex aircraft systems.
  • Lead fabrication and repair of electrical harnesses and fiber optics to IPC standards.
  • Direct comprehensive flight test operations, including pre-flight checks and issue resolution.
  • Ensure all work adheres strictly to FAA regulations and military standards for safety.
  • Serve as a primary technical point of contact for cross-functional collaboration.

What we're looking for

  • Minimum 10 years hands-on experience in aerospace flight test avionics.
  • Mastery in aircraft electrical systems installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
  • Extensive experience with Flight Test Instrumentation (FTI) systems and Data Acquisition Systems (DAS).
  • Proficiency in electrical harness fabrication to IPC standards and software configurations.
  • Expertise in interpreting complex engineering blueprints and adhering to FAA regulations.
  • Strong communication skills for technical information articulation across diverse audiences.
  • Secret security clearance required.

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