Senior Air Vehicle Systems Engineer, Hardware Verification, Integration & Validation

Anduril Industries

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Work type
On-site
Location
Costa Mesa, CA
Salary
$166,000–$220,000 / yr
Posted
39 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 · Senior Air Vehicle Systems Engineer, Hardware Verification, Integration & Validation

Senior Air Vehicle Systems Engineer, Hardware Verification, Integration & Validation joins the systems engineering team to support the production of a Group 5 autonomous aircraft. This role is responsible for hardware verification and execution across the full product lifecycle, including design verification testing, environmental qualification, production acceptance, and ground and flight tests. The engineer ensures all hardware meets system-level requirements and technical performance metrics while managing documentation according to the program Systems Engineering Management Plan. Key responsibilities include developing verification cross-reference matrices, test plans, and performing requirement traceability. Essential skills include knowledge of MIL-STD-810, MIL-STD-461, MIL-STD-464, and MIL-STD-704 standards. The candidate will utilize tools such as Jama, DOORS, Polarion, and Microsoft Office to manage data. This role addresses the technical challenge of ensuring hardware reliability for autonomous aircraft within a regulated defense environment.

What you'll do

  • Execute hardware verification across the full product lifecycle from design testing through production acceptance.
  • Demonstrate that all hardware meets system-level requirements and technical performance metrics before fielding.
  • Plan, execute, and document verification activities in accordance with the program Systems Engineering Management Plan.
  • Perform environmental qualification testing for electronic and electromechanical hardware including vibration, shock, and temperature.
  • Conduct EMI/EMC testing and ensure compliance with MIL-STD-810, 461, and 464 standards.
  • Develop verification cross-reference matrices, test plans, and comprehensive verification evidence packages.
  • Trace system-level requirements down to component-level verification evidence using tools like Jama or DOORS.
  • Interpret qualification test reports, certificates of conformance, and supplier technical data packages.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor’s degree in aerospace, mechanical, electrical, or a similar engineering or technical field.
  • 7+ years of experience in systems engineering, hardware qualification, or test and evaluation in aerospace or defense industries.
  • Direct experience supporting environmental qualification testing for electronic or electromechanical hardware.
  • Working knowledge of MIL-STD-810, MIL-STD-461, MIL-STD-464, and MIL-STD-704 standards.
  • Experience with requirements traceability and V&V planning including VCRMs and test plans.
  • Proficiency in requirements management tools like Jama, DOORS, or Polarion and Microsoft Office Suite.
  • U.S. citizenship is required.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance.

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