UAS Integration & Flight Controller Technician Full Time

ABOUT THE TEAM 

The 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.

ROLE OVERVIEW

As an Uncrewed Air Systems (UAS) Technician, you will be at the forefront of building, configuring, and maintaining Anduril UK's advanced fleet of UAS. This critical role demands expert-level technical proficiency in hardware integration and flight controllers (specifically Pixhawk/Cube Orange), ideally with experience in the flight test environment.

Operating in an extremely innovative and fast-paced environment, your expertise in system architectures, hardware integration, and troubleshooting will directly impact the development and deployment of cutting-edge defense technology. If you are a proactive, safety-conscious, and highly technical professional looking to ensure our systems are integrated to the highest standard, this is an unparalleled opportunity.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• 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.
• There will be opportunities to achieve and maintain UAS flight qualifications as the needs to the business dictate.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE

• 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.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE

• Practical experience or exposure to flight testing environments, including operating within the UK Civil or Military UAS regulatory regimes.
• Experience integrating and testing UAS designed for challenging environments
• Hold a valid UK CAA General Visual Line of Sight Certificate (GVC) or A2Certificate of Competency (CofC) with demonstrated competence in planning and executing UAS flight operations.