Senior Test and Evaluation Engineer - Mission Autonomy

Anduril Industries

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Work type: On-site
Location: Costa Mesa, CA
Salary: $113,000–$149,000 / yr
Posted: today

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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 1882 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Senior Test and Evaluation Engineer - Mission Autonomy

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As a Senior Test and Evaluation Engineer at Anduril Industries, you will lead comprehensive testing programs for mission autonomy systems using surrogate vehicles, ensuring that these cutting-edge technologies meet rigorous standards. Your responsibilities include coordinating test events, analyzing data to validate system performance, and collaborating with government partners to ensure compliance with regulations like FAA and FCC. You will also mentor junior team members and communicate effectively with military leaders and cross-functional teams. This role requires at least five years of experience in T&E, particularly with autonomous systems, along with expertise in developing metrics and performance dashboards.

Skills

FAA FCC Metrics development Performance dashboards T&E methodologies Surrogate vehicles Autonomous systems testing Communication skills Mentoring junior team members Regulatory compliance Project management Test coordination Data analysis

What you'll do

Lead T&E test programs for individual development projects from start to finish.
Coordinate and execute test events using surrogate vehicles for mission autonomy capabilities.
Analyze data to validate system performance and identify areas for improvement.
Develop metrics and performance dashboards for testing and evaluation.
Communicate with government leaders, cross-functional teams, and internal leadership.

What we're looking for

Minimum 5 years of in-depth T&E experience, preferably with autonomous systems
Proven ability to coordinate and execute complex test events for mission autonomy
Experience developing metrics and performance dashboards for system evaluation
Strong communication skills to engage military and government customers effectively
Familiarity with FAA, FCC, and other relevant regulations governing testing activities

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