Air Vehicle Systems Verification Lead

Anduril Industries

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Work type
On-site
Location
Costa Mesa, CA
Salary
$191,000–$253,000 / yr
Posted
127 days ago
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About Anduril Industries

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 across the full product lifecycle for a Group 5 autonomous aircraft. This role involves managing design verification testing, environmental qualification, production acceptance, and ground and flight test activities to ensure all hardware meets system-level requirements and technical performance metrics. The individual will collaborate across disciplines including structures, avionics, propulsion, thermal, and electrical engineering while interfacing with suppliers, labs, and manufacturing teams. Key responsibilities include developing acceptance test plans, conducting gap analyses for COTS hardware, and managing configuration processes. Required expertise includes military environmental standards such as MIL-STD-810, 461, 464, and 704, alongside proficiency in requirements management tools like Jama, DOORS, or Polarion to drive verification maturity from development through manufacturing readiness for defense aircraft programs.

What you'll do

  • Serve as the technical authority for hardware verification strategy and execution across the full product lifecycle.
  • Verify that all hardware meets system-level requirements and technical performance metrics before fielding.
  • Plan and execute multi-disciplinary test campaigns including environmental, functional, integration, and flight tests.
  • Manage verification activities in accordance with the program Systems Engineering Management Plan (SEMP).
  • Lead Test Readiness Reviews and report verification status to program leadership and customers.
  • Develop acceptance test plans and procedures for transitioning from qualification to production.
  • Evaluate supplier qualification data and conduct gap analyses for COTS/MOTS hardware components.
  • Track technical performance metrics and manage configuration records for test article control.

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, tracking technical performance metrics, and leading Test Readiness Reviews.
  • Working knowledge of configuration management processes and military environmental test standards such as MIL-STD-810, 461, 464, and 704.
  • Proficiency with requirements management tools like Jama, DOORS, or Polarion.
  • U.S. citizenship required with the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance.

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