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By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century’s most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Anduril’s family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a realtime, 3D command and control center. As the world enters an era of strategic competition, Anduril is committed to bringing cutting-edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years.\nThe Maneuver Dominance team at Anduril develops operationally relevant, multi-asset autonomy. We are focused on building the next generation of autonomous capabilities by leveraging existing Anduril platforms like Ghost or Altius, bringing 3rd party platforms into Anduril's Lattice ecosystem, and developing breakthrough systems that will shape the future of the battlefield. If you are interested in working in an extremely innovative and fast paced environment, where your work directly makes an impact and difference in the products that are fielded this a fantastic opportunity.\nAs a UK CAA Authorised UAS Pilot, you will be at the forefront of operating Anduril UK's advanced fleet of Uncrewed Air Systems (UAS). This critical role demands not only exceptional piloting skills but also a deep technical understanding and a meticulous approach to regulatory compliance. 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.\nOperating 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.\nWHAT YOU’LL DO\nPlan, prepare, and execute UAS missions, including those within challenging VLOS and BVLOS scenarios, ensuring full compliance with mission objectives and regulatory requirements.\nAct as Safety Pilot, conducting manual flight operations with fixed wing and FW VTOL UAS in challenging and complex multi-UAS operations.\nConduct pre-flight, in-flight, and post-flight checks and diagnostics on UAS platforms and associated ground control systems.\nOperate and troubleshoot 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.\nDevelop and implement 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.\nMaintain accurate and comprehensive flight logs, technical records, incident reports, and other required documentation in accordance with regulatory and company procedures.\nCollaborate 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.\nEnsure strict adherence to all UK CAA regulations for UAS operations, particularly within the Specific Category framework, including managing operational authorisations and permits.\nProvide technical support and potentially undertake basic field maintenance or fault rectification on UAS platforms, ensuring operational readiness.\nActively contribute to the development of safe systems of work for UAS operations, promoting a robust safety culture and identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.\nMentor and potentially train less experienced operators, fostering a high standard of operational excellence and safety awareness.\nREQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS\nHold a valid UK CAA General Visual Line of Sight Certificate (GVC).\nSignificant experience of manual UAS or RC aircraft operations on FW and FW VTOL airframes.\nDemonstrable and significant experience in planning and executing UAS operations within the UK CAA Specific Category.\nProven practical experience in BVLOS operations, including relevant approvals or experience within an organisation holding BVLOS permissions.\nThorough understanding and practical application of UK CAA Specific Category operations, including the development of Operational Safety Cases and the process for obtaining operational authorisations.\nExpert-level technical proficiency with Pixhawk and Cube Orange Flight Controllers, including hands-on experience in their integration, setup, configuration, advanced troubleshooting, and operation.\nAn understanding of aviation paperwork and a meticulous approach to documentation and record-keeping.\nExcellent problem-solving skills and the ability to make critical decisions under pressure.\nStrong communication and interpersonal skills, capable of working effectively within multidisciplinary teams.\nWillingness to work flexible hours, including weekends, and travel extensively to support field operations (potentially 25-50% of the time).\nValid driver's license.\nAbility to obtain a UK Security Check (SC) clearance or higher.\nPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS\nUnderstanding 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.\nUK MAA Evaluator Aircrew or other trials qualification. Thorough understanding of military test processes and authorisations.\nExperience with Fixed Wing VTOL UAS Operations and with multiple-air vehicle operations.\n5 years’ experience as Manual Safety Pilot for FW/MR UAS.\nStrong understanding of rotary and fixed wing UAS aerodynamics, flight dynamics, and system architectures.\nExperience with other UAS flight controllers, ground control stations, or payloads (e.g., LiDAR, advanced EO/IR sensors).\nBackground in aviation maintenance, electronics, or robotics.\nExperience operating UAS in challenging environments (e.g., maritime, mountainous, urban).\nTechnical qualification (e.g., HNC/HND, apprenticeship) in electronics, avionics, mechanical engineering, or a related field.\nThe salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers; and are considered part of Anduril's total compensation package. Additionally, Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including: \nBenefits\nAt Anduril, we invest in our people. Our comprehensive, competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees) ensures you’re supported in health, recovery, and whatever comes next. For more information, Explore Our Benefits.\nProtecting Yourself from Recruitment Scams\nAnduril is committed to maintaining the integrity of our Talent acquisition process and the security of our candidates. We've observed a rise in sophisticated phishing and fraudulent schemes where individuals impersonate Anduril representatives, luring job seekers with false interviews or job offers. These scammers often attempt to extract payment or sensitive personal information.\nTo ensure your safety and help you navigate your job search with confidence, please keep the following critical points in mind:\nNo Financial Requests: Anduril will never solicit payment or demand personal financial details (such as banking information, credit card numbers, or social security numbers) at any stage of our hiring process. Our legitimate recruitment is entirely free for candidates.\n\nPlease always verify communications:Direct from Anduril: If you receive an email from one of our recruiters, it will only come from an @anduril.com address.\nVia Agency Partner: If contacted by a recruiting agency for an Anduril role, their email will clearly identify their agency. If you suspect any suspicious activity, please verify the agency's authenticity by reaching out to . \n\nExercise Caution with Unsolicited Outreach: If you receive any communication that appears suspicious, contains grammatical errors, or makes unusual requests, do not engage. Always confirm the sender's email domain is @anduril.com before providing any personal information or clicking on links.\n\nWhat to Do If You Suspect Fraud: Should you encounter any questionable or fraudulent outreach claiming to be from Anduril, please report it immediately to . Your proactive caution is invaluable in protecting your personal information and upholding the security and trustworthiness of our recruitment efforts.\n\nData Privacy\nTo view Anduril's candidate data privacy policy, please visit https://anduril.com/applicant-privacy-notice/. \nBy submitting your application, you consent to Anduril Industries using a third-party service provider to conduct pre-employment risk, integrity, and due diligence screening and assessing potential risks as part of your application process. This third-party service provider provides risk-intelligence services that may include analysis of sanctions and watchlists, adverse media, public-record information, and other lawful open-source or commercial data sources. This third-party service provider does not act as a consumer reporting agency. 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