Flight Test Avionics Technician, Manager

Anduril Anduril · Defense · Costa Mesa, CA, Victorville, CA · Hardware Engineering : Test & Evaluation : Test & Evaluation

This role is for a Flight Test Avionics Technician, Manager at Anduril, a defense technology company. The position involves managing and performing maintenance, upgrades, and testing of aircraft avionics and related systems for developmental flight test operations. The role requires strong leadership, technical expertise in avionics, and experience with flight test instrumentation and software loads. While the company utilizes AI and related technologies in its products, this specific role focuses on the hardware and testing aspects of avionics systems, not the direct development or implementation of AI/ML models.

What you'd actually do

  1. Implement and monitor standardized procedures for maintenance and upgrades.
  2. Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance system reliability and performance.
  3. Managing budgets, schedules, and resources to ensure timely completion of projects.
  4. Plan and oversee avionics projects from concept to implementation.
  5. Manage recruitment, training, and performance reviews.

Skills

Required

  • Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
  • Proficient with computer use (standard browser, word processing applications).
  • Extensive experience and training in Install, troubleshooting and checkout of flight test instrumentation systems to include but not limited to strain gauges, accelerometers, string pots and all associated wiring.
  • Capable to perform tasks independently, manage time effectively, and make decisions without constant supervision or guidance.
  • Ability to meticulously interpret and work from engineering drawings and draft procedures, ensuring accuracy in translating technical specifications into practical applications
  • Willing to be multi-capable. Which shall include some mechanical troubleshooting and repair.
  • Active TS Clearance, investigation within 5 years or continuous evaluation.
  • 8 years or more of aircraft avionics experience.
  • 5 years or more of developmental flight test experience.
  • 5 years or more of avionics leadership experience
  • Ability to rapidly change roles/responsibilities while working in a fast paced, challenging work environment.
  • Ability to travel as required.

Nice to have

  • Bachelor’s degree in aerospace, electrical, or a related engineering field.
  • Valid FCC license.
  • ICP-A 620 certification.

What the JD emphasized

  • Active TS Clearance, investigation within 5 years or continuous evaluation.