Staff Flight Avionics Specialist

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. 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. ABOUT THE ROLE: As a Staff Flight Avionics Specialist, you will play a critical role, actively contributing hands-on to complex flight test operations. You will be responsible for the full lifecycle of avionics and Flight Test Instrumentation (FTI) projects, from planning and resource management to expert technical execution, advanced troubleshooting, and ensuring compliance with the highest standards of quality and safety in a dynamic, fast-paced developmental flight test environment. WHAT YOU’LL DO: Project Management & Coordination: Plan, schedule, coordinate, and oversee all aspects of avionics and Flight Test Instrumentation (FTI) projects from concept to implementation. Manage budgets, schedules, resources, material, and equipment requirements, including procurement, inventory control, and test equipment calibration. Technical Execution & Oversight: Oversee and perform hands-on installation, modification, service, troubleshooting, repair, inspection, and maintenance of complex aircraft avionics, electrical, payloads, subsystems, and ground support equipment. Correct major and minor discrepancies by removal, repair, or replacement of defective avionics, electrical, and subsystem components. Perform scheduled maintenance and functional checks on aircraft avionics, electrical, and subsystems. Load, maintain, and manage software configurations on aircraft and ground segments, including executing software loads and regressions in a development environment. Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain broader aircraft systems and subsystems including landing gear, fuel system, flight control, and propulsion. Harness Fabrication & Wiring: Lead the fabrication, modification, upgrade, and repair of aircraft electrical harnesses, coax cables, and fiber optics. Ensure meticulous crimping, soldering (to IPC standards), lacing, and thorough continuity and bond checks. Flight Test Operations Support: Direct and participate in comprehensive flight test operations, including pre-flight checks, ground operations (Launch, Recovery, Ground Engine run-up), in-flight issue resolution support, and post-flight data validation for prototype and experimental aircraft. Documentation & Compliance: Expertly interpret and work from intricate engineering blueprints, wiring diagrams, schematics, technical specifications, and draft procedures to guide team activities and ensure accurate system integration. Ensure all work adheres strictly to FAA regulations, military standards (as applicable), industry best practices, company procedures, and robust safety protocols. Complete meticulous aircraft and equipment documentation and enforce stringent FOD prevention and tool control practices. Cross-Functional Collaboration & Process Improvement: Serve as a primary technical point of contact, coordinating and collaborating effectively with Flight Test Engineers, Design Engineers, Program Managers, customers, and other departments to define requirements, provide updates, and ensure successful project and test outcomes. Drive continuous improvement initiatives and implement standardized procedures for maintenance, upgrades, and FTI installation to enhance system reliability, performance, and overall operational efficiency. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Associate's De