Drone Mission Support Specialist

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology.

About the Team: The TRS team at Anduril develops aerial small drones (Group 1-3) and all equipment to test, deploy and operate.

About the Job:

• Accountable for the success and execution of critical early-stage software and hardware efforts, inclusive of new drone products and expanding feature sets across a fielded fleet.
• Focus on rapid development, integration, and operations of drones.
• Drive & de-risk strategic solutions to ambiguous problems in partnership with operations members and internal functional teams.

Responsibilities:

• Lead technical execution from vision & initial design, through prototyping and first successful testing
• Develop & own surrogate aircraft with the goal of accelerating our ability to test algorithms in live flight
• Develop systems that support expeditionary operation, intuitive setup and use by warfighters, and modular expansion of sensors
• Setup trades to enable exploration of early designs while working closely with technical SMEs and Business Development teams to find the right solution for current and future gaps in capability
• Operate at the intersection of software, hardware, and testing helping to craft a system level architecture that supports a robust and cost effective design
• Execute and support prototype and low-rate production articles and subsystem/system level test efforts
• Support remote troubleshooting and operation of deployed systems
• Prepare mission cards and assist in planning the flight missions to meet Engineering and Program requirements.

Rapid Prototyping & Validation:

• Unblock engineering progress.
• Embody an experimental approach to rapid validation of new algorithms and subsystems.
• Provide creative solutions to test and iterate our solutions in representative conditions that mirror our customers and the evolving battlefield.

Operational Testing & Mission Validation:

• Maintain an organized approach to regular testing and feedback
• Create, validate and deliver test points for a variety of stakeholders across the TRS organization

Required Qualifications:

• Experience with Ardupilot / PX4
• Experience with RC systems
• Part 107 operator

Benefits:

• Healthcare Benefits
• Income Protection: Anduril covers life and disability insurance for all employees.
• Generous time off: Highly competitive PTO plans with a holiday hiatus in December.
• Family Planning & Parenting Support: Coverage for fertility treatments, adoption, and gestational carriers, along with resources to support you and your partner from planning to parenting.
• Mental Health Resources: Access free mental health resources 24/7, including therapy and life coaching.
• Professional Development: Annual reimbursement for professional development
• Commuter Benefits: Company-funded commuter benefits based on your region.
• Relocation Assistance: Available depending on role eligibility.
• Retirement Savings Plan