Manager, Test & Evaluation Engineer

Anduril Industries

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Work type: On-site
Location: Costa Mesa, CA
Salary: $147,000–$196,000 / yr
Posted: 103 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live yesterday
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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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.

Anduril Industries currently has 901 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Manager, Test & Evaluation Engineer

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The Manager, Test & Evaluation Engineer joins the Edge Command and Compute business line to lead a technical team of engineers in validating software-enabled hardware and software systems. This role involves planning, executing, and reporting on developmental and operational test events for the Menace Family of Products, Titan, and other Connected Warfare products. Key responsibilities include defining verification strategies, managing test readiness reviews, and overseeing data analysis in laboratory and austere field environments. The candidate must possess expertise in requirements-based testing, RF communications, tactical datalinks, and networked C2 systems. Technical competencies include familiarity with MIL-STD protocols, EMI/EMC, hardware-in-the-loop environments, and CI/CD pipelines. The role ensures that complex defense systems meet rigorous performance specifications and operational requirements within the modern battlespace.

Skills

Systems Engineering Electrical Engineering Computer Engineering RF Communications Tactical Datalinks C2 Systems MIL-STD EMI/EMC MIL-STD-810 MIL-STD-1275 CI/CD Hardware-in-the-Loop Data Analysis Verification and Validation Test Automation

What you'll do

Lead test planning, execution, and reporting for software and hardware systems in laboratory and field environments.
Manage a team of test engineers to oversee the full test lifecycle for various product lines.
Define verification strategies based on requirements, scenarios, and operationally relevant metrics.
Coordinate cross-functional activities with program management, engineering, and external test agencies.
Oversee Test Readiness Reviews, Safety Review Boards, and the tracking of test incidents and deficiencies.
Ensure all performance deviations are documented, prioritized, and communicated to engineering teams.
Establish measurable test coverage metrics and maintain traceability from requirements to validation results.
Represent the program at customer reviews, readiness boards, and milestone decision points.

What we're looking for

Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline (advanced degree preferred).
5-8 years of experience in system-level test and evaluation of integrated hardware/software systems.
3-5+ years of experience in a technical leadership or test lead capacity.
Proven experience leading test teams of at least 5 engineers/technicians and managing multi-site test campaigns.
Hands-on experience executing developmental and operational test events in both lab and field environments.
Experience with RF communications, tactical datalinks, and networked C2 systems in at least one DoD operational environment.
Familiarity with industry and DoD test processes, including MIL-STD test protocols and government verification practices.
Ability to immediately obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret security clearance (eligible for Top Secret/SCI preferred).

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