Systems Test Engineer, Space

Anduril Industries

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On-site
Location
Costa Mesa, CA
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$146,000–$194,000 / yr
Posted
3 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 1778 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Systems Test Engineer, Space

Systems Test Engineer, Space As part of the Space team, you will own the testing of integrated space system qualification and flight hardware. You will be responsible for deriving test requirements, executing campaigns, and reporting results across all levels of integration, including unit-level, bus, and full vehicle systems. Your daily work involves developing and maintaining Electrical and Mechanical Ground Support Equipment, creating automated test scripts, and analyzing metrics to triage failures and root cause issues. The role requires expertise in space environmental testing such as vibration, thermal vacuum, and EMI/EMC. You will utilize tools like Python, MATLAB, and Linux while working with FlatSats and Hardware-in-the-Loop testbeds. This position addresses the technical challenge of building resilient, software-defined spacecraft systems to provide enhanced Space Domain Awareness and Command and Control for defense mission threads.

What you'll do

  • Lead and own test campaigns for modules, buses, payloads, and full space vehicle systems.
  • Develop test plans and procedures for the prototype, qualification, and acceptance of flight hardware.
  • Build and maintain Electrical Ground Support Equipment (EGSE) and Mechanical Ground Support Equipment (MGSE).
  • Create and maintain automated test scripts and reporting systems for space systems hardware.
  • Execute assembly and integration campaigns for space system flight hardware.
  • Triage issues, perform root cause analysis on failures, and coordinate corrective actions.
  • Develop metrics to be used for debugging and monitoring of hardware performance.

What we're looking for

  • Strong engineering background in Electrical, Software, Aerospace Engineering, or an equivalent field.
  • 4+ years of professional experience conducting assembly, integration, and testing of space systems flight hardware.
  • Deep understanding of industry and government test standards.
  • Experience with space environmental testing including vibration, thermal vacuum, and EMI/EMC.
  • Ability to solve complex technical problems independently and communicate clearly in documentation and training materials.
  • Eligibility to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance.
  • Experience with Python, MATLAB, or Linux systems (preferred).
  • Experience with FlatSats, Hardware-in-the-Loop testbeds, or RF and optical systems integration (preferred).

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