Air Vehicle Systems Verification Lead

Anduril Industries

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On-site
Location
Costa Mesa, CA
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$191,000–$253,000 / yr
Posted
173 days ago
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Anduril Industries is a defense technology company that builds advanced hardware and software systems for national security, including autonomous drones, surveillance systems, and the Lattice AI command platform.

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TL;DR · Air Vehicle Systems Verification Lead

The Air Vehicle Systems Verification Lead serves as the technical authority for hardware verification strategy and execution for a Group 5 autonomous aircraft. This role involves overseeing the full product lifecycle, including design verification testing, environmental qualification, production acceptance, and ground and flight tests. The Lead ensures all hardware meets system-level requirements and technical performance metrics while managing verification activities according to the Systems Engineering Management Plan. Key responsibilities include leading multi-disciplinary test campaigns, conducting gap analyses for COTS/MOTS hardware, and managing configuration processes. Required skills include proficiency with requirements management tools like Jama, DOORS, or Polarion, and deep knowledge of military standards such as MIL-STD-810, MIL-STD-461, MIL-STD-464, and MIL-STD-704. The role solves critical hardware reliability and airworthiness challenges for autonomous defense platforms.

What you'll do

  • Lead hardware verification strategy and execution across the full product lifecycle from design to flight test.
  • Demonstrate that all hardware meets system-level requirements and technical performance metrics before fielding.
  • Plan and execute verification activities in accordance with the program Systems Engineering Management Plan.
  • Lead multi-disciplinary test campaigns including environmental, functional, integration, and flight tests.
  • Develop acceptance test plans and procedures for the transition from qualification to production.
  • Evaluate supplier qualification data and conduct gap analyses for COTS and MOTS hardware.
  • Manage configuration control for test articles including FCA/PCA and as-built records.
  • Present verification status and Test Readiness Review packages to program leadership and customers.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
  • 7+ years of experience in systems engineering, verification & validation, or test engineering in aerospace or defense.
  • 3+ years leading or coordinating multi-disciplinary test campaigns including environmental, functional, integration, or flight tests.
  • Experience with SEMP development, technical performance metrics, and leading Test Readiness Reviews.
  • Working knowledge of configuration management processes and military environmental test standards including MIL-STD-810, 461, 464, and 704.
  • Proficiency with requirements management tools such as Jama, DOORS, or Polarion.
  • U.S. citizenship required; ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance.
  • Master's degree, INCOSE certification, and experience with UAS platforms or airworthiness qualification (preferred).

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