Senior Director of Enterprise Systems Test

Anduril Industries

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Work type
On-site
Location
Costa Mesa, CA
Salary
$253,000–$336,000 / yr
Posted
2 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.

Anduril Industries currently has 2019 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Senior Director of Enterprise Systems Test

The Senior Director of Enterprise Systems Test at Anduril leads a centralized engineering team responsible for developmental testing, instrumentation, data operations, and rapid integration across all product divisions. This role involves developing standardized test processes, collaborating with stakeholders to create strategic infrastructure roadmaps, and implementing new testing facilities while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. The ideal candidate has over 20 years of experience in hardware testing and validation, expertise in physical testing methodologies, and a passion for innovative problem-solving in a fast-paced environment. Required skills include deep technical knowledge, strong analytical abilities, and the capacity to manage complex projects across multiple domains, including aviation, maritime, and ground systems. This position demands proficiency with compliance frameworks like ITAR/EAR and MIL-STD standards, as well as experience in secure data pipeline architecture for trans-national corporations.

What you'll do

  • Lead the Hardware Test Enterprise Support organization by balancing resources, schedules, and priorities across Anduril's product divisions.
  • Translate diverse product-specific validation needs into standardized, scalable test processes for multiple business units.
  • Develop strategic vision and infrastructure roadmap for test facilities and automated data systems to enable rapid scaling of all product divisions.
  • Implement new testing facilities and onboard newly acquired teams to Anduril’s shared testing ecosystem through comprehensive RFP processes.
  • Partner with hardware vendors and third-party labs to standardize data acquisition and calibration tools across the entire company.

What we're looking for

  • 20+ years experience in hardware testing and system validation.
  • Proven leadership in centralized multi-client support structures.
  • Deep expertise in structural/environmental testing and instrumentation.
  • Experience with highly regulated compliance frameworks across domains.
  • Strong analytical skills for translating complex requirements into solutions.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration abilities for executive presentations.
  • Capability to manage competing priorities and scale engineering teams.

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