As a Test & Evaluation Engineer you will have a strong passion for planning, executing and reporting of flight test and evaluation activities on uncrewed fixed-wing and multi-rotor aircraft.

You will work alongside a team of engineers and operators across the UK and will support test operations of our Group 2/3 surrogate UAS under the guidance of senior team members.

Responsibilities:

• Support test planning, execution, and reporting.
• Collect and perform initial test data analysis for the system under test.
• Support software and integration testing of UAS systems, in both simulated and field environments.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to interpret test data and identify system behaviors, escalating opportunities for product enhancements and process improvements to senior engineers.
• Assist with the use of test ranges and coordination with external agencies to facilitate testing activities.
• Support test site management duties.
• Work in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures and practices.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in an applicable field of engineering, or equivalent experience.
• Working knowledge of COTS and bespoke UAS technologies.
• Quick learner with the capacity to accurately implement new concepts and effectively manage project tasks.
• Exposure to designing and executing testing protocols.
• Comfortable with data analysis and working in a dynamic, team-oriented environment.
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Availability to travel for testing-related activities on an as needed basis.
• Flexibility to work additional hours as needed.
• Ability to immediately obtain and maintain a UK security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Some experience with UAS design or operational deployment.
• Working knowledge of UAV testing methodologies and data analysis.
• Hold UK General VLOS Certificate.
• Remote pilot experience on VTOL UAS.
• Ability to travel up to 50% of the time.
• Familiarity with programming languages such as Go, Java, C++, Python, JavaScript, etc.

Benefits: Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including comprehensive, competitive benefits package.

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As a UAS Integration & Flight Controller Technician, you will be at the forefront of building, configuring, and maintaining Anduril UK's advanced fleet of UAS.

Role Overview You will be responsible for the physical integration, setup, and configuration of UAS platforms, including advanced flight controllers, GPS modules, telemetry, and payload systems.

Responsibilities

• UAS Hardware Integration: Lead the physical integration, setup, and configuration of UAS platforms, including advanced flight controllers (Pixhawk and Cube Orange), GPS modules, telemetry, and payload systems.
• Flight Controller & Firmware Management: Serve as the subject matter expert on flight controller configuration, calibration, firmware management, and parameter tuning using relevant ground control station software.
• Maintenance & Troubleshooting: Conduct thorough pre-flight, in-flight, and post-flight diagnostics, undertaking field maintenance, hardware modifications and fault rectification on UAS platforms to ensure operational readiness.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Collaborate closely with engineering, flight test, and project teams to provide technical feedback on UAS performance, integrate new technologies and help develop safe systems of work.
• Documentation & Safety: Maintain technical records, maintenance logs and configuration control documentation.

Requirements

• Expert-level technical proficiency with Pixhawk and Cube Orange Flight Controllers, including hands-on experience in their integration, setup, configuration, advanced troubleshooting and custom parameter tuning.
• Proven experience in aviation maintenance, electronics, robotics, or a related technical field, with a deep understanding of UAS system architectures and flight dynamics.
• Practical hand skills in electronics, soldering, battery management and integration of complex components.
• Strong troubleshooting skills under pressure and the ability to communicate technical issues clearly within multidisciplinary engineering and flight teams.
• Willingness to work flexible hours and travel to support field integration and flight test operations.
• Valid driver's license and the ability to obtain a UK Security Check (SC) clearance or higher.

Benefits Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including comprehensive, competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees) to support health, recovery, and well-being.

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Your primary duties will include working within a dynamic team of multidisciplinary engineers, specialists, and technicians to develop new submersible products; preparing for trial deployments by identifying, sourcing, and kitting test and support equipment; coordinating and supporting deployment logistics; and conducting daily inspections and system checks before and after operations. You will also execute day-to-day test operations, perform maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and upgrades in the field, and provide constructive feedback to design and manufacturing teams.

To be successful in this role, you will need experience of product development or certification within a regulated industry such as maritime, aerospace, or energy; proficiency in interpreting technical documentation; and experience performing functional checkouts and tests, and diagnosing issues discovered during these processes. You will also need familiarity with Defence and Civil Maritime Regulations in the context of sub-surface test operations, strong communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to own a variety of tasks in an autonomous environment.

The salary for this role is £66,000-£88,000 per year, and the company offers a range of benefits, including healthcare benefits, income protection, generous time off, family planning and parenting support, mental health resources, professional development opportunities, commuter benefits, and a retirement savings plan.

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You will be responsible for planning, executing, and certifying complex UAS missions, primarily within the Specific Category, and will be instrumental in pushing the boundaries of Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) operations.

Operating in an extremely innovative and fast-paced environment, your expertise in flight operations, technical systems, and risk management will directly impact the development and deployment of cutting-edge defence technology.

Key responsibilities include:

• Planning, preparing, and executing UAS missions, including those within challenging VLOS and BVLOS scenarios, ensuring full compliance with mission objectives and regulatory requirements.

• Acting as Safety Pilot, conducting manual flight operations with fixed wing and FW VTOL UAS in challenging and complex multi-UAS operations.

• Conducting pre-flight, in-flight, and post-flight checks and diagnostics on UAS platforms and associated ground control systems.

• Operating and troubleshooting various UAS systems, demonstrating advanced proficiency with Pixhawk and Cube Orange Flight Controllers, including configuration, firmware and parameter management, and mission planning using relevant ground control station software.

• Developing and implementing mission-specific risk assessments, meticulously applying Specific Operations Risk Assessment (SORA) principles to ensure the safe and compliant execution of operations within the UK CAA Specific Category.

• Maintaining accurate and comprehensive flight logs, technical records, incident reports, and other required documentation in accordance with regulatory and company procedures.

• Collaborating closely with engineering, flight test, and project teams to provide feedback on UAS performance, identify areas for improvement, and integrate new technologies and operational procedures.

• Ensuring strict adherence to all UK CAA regulations for UAS operations, particularly within the Specific Category framework, including managing operational authorisations and permits.

• Providing technical support and potentially undertaking basic field maintenance or fault rectification on UAS platforms, ensuring operational readiness.

• Actively contributing to the development of safe systems of work for UAS operations, promoting a robust safety culture and identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.

• Mentoring and potentially training less experienced operators, fostering a high standard of operational excellence and safety awareness.

Required qualifications include:

• Hold a valid UK CAA General Visual Line of Sight Certificate (GVC).

• Significant experience of manual UAS or RC aircraft operations on FW and FW VTOL airframes.

• Demonstrable and significant experience in planning and executing UAS operations within the UK CAA Specific Category.

• Proven practical experience in BVLOS operations, including relevant approvals or experience within an organisation holding BVLOS permissions.

• Thorough understanding and practical application of UK CAA Specific Category operations, including the development of Operational Safety Cases and the process for obtaining operational authorisations.

• Expert-level technical proficiency with Pixhawk and Cube Orange Flight Controllers, including hands-on experience in their integration, setup, configuration, advanced troubleshooting, and operation.

• An understanding of aviation paperwork and a meticulous approach to documentation and record-keeping.

• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to make critical decisions under pressure.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, capable of working effectively within multidisciplinary teams.

• Willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends, and travel extensively to support field operations (potentially 25-50% of the time).

• Valid driver's license.

• Ability to obtain a UK Security Check (SC) clearance or higher.

Preferred qualifications include:

• Understanding and practical experience of UK MAA UAS operations including S1 or S2 category.

• Comprehensive knowledge and practical experience in applying MAA Risk Assessment principles to define and mitigate risks for complex UAS missions.

• UK MAA Evaluator Aircrew or other trials qualification.

• Thorough understanding of military test processes and authorisations.

• Experience with Fixed Wing VTOL UAS Operations and with multiple-air vehicle operations.

• 5 years’ experience as Manual Safety Pilot for FW/MR UAS.

• Strong understanding of rotary and fixed wing UAS aerodynamics, flight dynamics, and system architectures.

• Experience with other UAS flight controllers, ground control stations, or payloads (e.g., LiDAR, advanced EO/IR sensors).

• Background in aviation maintenance, electronics, or robotics.

• Experience operating UAS in challenging environments (e.g., maritime, mountainous, urban).

• Technical qualification (e.g., HNC/HND, apprenticeship) in electronics, avionics, mechanical engineering, or a related field.

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