Head of Hardware Test

responsibilities. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Must have had direct accountability for leading an organization of at least 25 people. Strong matrix and programmatic cross-functional leadership experience will be considered. Previous accountability and direct experience managing, participating in, and owning a flight organization and its associated sites. Experience with airfields, bases, runways, airspace, frequency management, munitions (airborne and ground operations), ground and flight test scheduling, and overall asset management and utilization. A technical undergraduate degree or equivalent technical experience and training. Familiarity with verification and validation events as they relate to a product development process. Experience in test, subsystem testing, and qualifications tracing to end-system tests. Must be flexible and creative enough to push aggressive test operation schedules while maintaining appropriate rigor and safety standards. Must be willing and capable of over-communicating with internal customers and other stakeholders. Driven and biased towards action; must drive the team to meet and communicate timelines on behalf of business lines, treating business line needs as if their professional success depends on it. Ability to drive and enable an efficient test program and ground/flight operation schedule. Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. security clearance as a U.S. Citizen. Experience and familiarity with aircraft maintenance standards Ability to travel up to 50% routinely, and higher during deadline surge scenarios. Able to work extended hours on test sites in various locations. Comprehension of FAA compliance and guidelines from other relevant aviation authorities. Experience in planning and executing UAS missions. Knowledge of risk management and safety protocols within UAS operations. Aviation safety training. Familiarity in working with one or more of the following system groups: Group 1-5 Unmanned Aerial Systems, including rotary wing, fixed wing, turbine jet, VTOL, and missile body aircraft. In this role, you will be subject to pre-employment and randomized substance screening, as required by the Company. Air sense and situational awareness; Demonstrated technical and operational understanding of flight operations, Flying systems, and sensors. Ability to solve problems in unstructured situations at the interface of hardware, software, and operations to achieve strategic and mission success. Experience working with cross-functional engineering teams and external customers, with a demonstrated ability to reconcile differing opinions and achieve consensus on objectives. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Test pilot school and/or test squadron or organization background (e.g., Operator, Pilot, NFO, WSO, Navigator, Flight Test Engineer). Military aviation training at some level as an operator of an aviation system (or civilian equivalent). US Salary Range $254,000 — $336,000 USD The 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: Benefits At 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 . 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