Test Engineer, Maritime

Anduril Industries

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Work type: On-site
Location: Costa Mesa, CA
Salary: $112,000–$149,000 / yr
Posted: 24 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live 2 days ago
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $155k

This role $130k

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This role pays less than 72% of similar roles. Most pay $130,500–$178,675 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $130k versus about $155k for comparable roles.

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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 1697 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Test Engineer, Maritime

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Test Engineer, Maritime joins the Maritime team to support the integration of various subsystems into functional surface platforms. This role involves integrating sensors, navigation, propulsion, communication systems, autonomy software, and power systems while ensuring performance meets specific standards. The engineer will develop and execute comprehensive test plans for development, integration, and acceptance testing, while managing operational metrics and performing hands-on troubleshooting and maintenance in the field. Key responsibilities include conducting pre-mission testing, launch and recovery operations, and multi-day offshore sea trials. Required skills include experience with Linux, command line interfaces, software debugging, and electronics troubleshooting using basic test equipment. Preferred technical proficiencies include Python, MATLAB, R, and SQL. The role focuses on the development of next-generation surface platforms to solve complex maritime operational challenges through integrated hardware and software systems.

Skills

Systems Engineering Test & Evaluation Python MATLAB R SQL Linux Command Line Interface Data Analysis Configuration Control Version Control Electronics Troubleshooting Control Theory

What you'll do

Integrate sensors, navigation, propulsion, communication systems, and autonomy software into functional surface platforms.
Develop, review, and execute comprehensive test plans for development, integration, and acceptance testing.
Manage day-to-day test operations including pre-mission testing, launch/recovery, vehicle tasking, and data analysis.
Perform hands-on troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance of maritime platforms in the field.
Author detailed operational test reports to document internal and customer-facing evaluation efforts.
Establish and refine operational metrics to evaluate system performance.
Manage configuration control, version control, and safety protocols throughout the development cycle.
Conduct multi-day offshore operations and sea testing to verify new capabilities.

What we're looking for

A genuine interest and 5+ years experience in systems engineering, integration, and test.
Experience generating TRRs, Test Plans, Test Procedures, and Test Reports.
Familiarity with mechanical engineering, software development and testing, electrical engineering, and control theory.
Experience in field test and operationally focused environments.
Knowledge of electronics troubleshooting and ability to use basic test equipment.
Experience with Linux, command line interfaces, and software debugging.
Proficiency in reading and understanding engineering drawings and specifications.
Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Top Secret security clearance.
Experience working with the U.S. Coast Guard (preferred).
Experience operating and testing complex systems in a maritime environment (preferred).
Experience integrating surface/airborne sensors, navigation, and communication systems (preferred).
Demonstrated experience with marine operational procedures and equipment (preferred).
Proficiency in data analysis tools such as Python, MATLAB, R, or SQL (preferred).
Experience in developing and managing a test and evaluation program (preferred).
Experience in maritime operations at-sea (preferred).

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