Senior Test & Evaluation Engineer

Anduril Industries

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Work type
On-site
Location
Costa Mesa, CA
Salary
$146,000–$194,000 / yr
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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 2043 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Senior Test & Evaluation Engineer

Anduril Industries is seeking a Senior Test and Evaluation Engineer to lead critical test campaigns for the Army’s Next Generation Command & Control (NGC2) system, Menace Family of Systems, and other cutting-edge products. This role involves managing end-to-end testing from lab-based hardware-in-the-loop integration to field validation, collaborating with cross-functional teams and government stakeholders to ensure systems meet stringent DoD standards. The engineer will develop test strategies, oversee Test Readiness Reviews, manage test incidents, and deliver formal reports. Required skills include extensive experience in system-level testing of integrated hardware/software systems, familiarity with RF communications, tactical datalinks, and networked C2 systems, and proficiency in defining and reporting test metrics. Preferred qualifications include knowledge of EMI/EMC standards, MIL-STD environmental testing, and experience with test automation frameworks.

What you'll do

  • Manage test campaigns from lab-based HITL integration to field validation.
  • Define and execute test strategies ensuring systems meet DoD standards.
  • Oversee Test Readiness Reviews, manage incidents, and track deficiencies.
  • Analyze system performance data in both lab and field environments.
  • Develop requirements-based test methods incorporating customer standards.

What we're looking for

  • 8+ years of experience in system-level test and evaluation of integrated hardware/software systems.
  • Extensive hands-on experience conducting developmental and operational tests in lab and field environments.
  • Strong background in requirements development, test planning, verification/validation, and traceability management.
  • Familiarity with RF communications, tactical datalinks, and networked C2 systems in DoD settings.
  • Experience leading test efforts using MIL-STD-810H for product design guidance.
  • Proficient in defining and reporting test metrics such as coverage, requirements verification, and defect closure rates.
  • Active or immediately eligible for a U.S. Secret security clearance.

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