2026 Early Career Test & Evaluation Engineer

Neura Market; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 86,000 - 114,000; Full time

Job summary

Anduril Industries is seeking an experienced Test & Evaluation professional to lead testing programs for autonomous systems, coordinating surrogate-vehicle experiments and multi-team collaboration. You will design robust test plans, analyze complex data, and drive end-to-end test management to meet mission objectives.

Qualifying candidates have 0–2 years of T&E experience, a technical degree, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, robotics, or related technical field, or equivalent experience in autonomous systems testing.
• 0-2 years of in-depth T&E experience, preferably with autonomous systems.
• Ability to develop and execute test plans for complex systems within aggressive timelines.
• Experience coordinating and executing complex test events.
• Experience developing metrics and performance dashboards.
• Ability to work with multidisciplinary teams to achieve milestones and deliverables.
• Excellent communication skills for diverse audiences.
• Ability to engage and communicate with military and government customers.
• Willingness to travel to testing locations and obtain a U.S. Top Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead T&E test programs from start to finish for development projects.
• Coordinate, plan, and execute test events for mission autonomy capabilities using surrogate vehicles.
• Design and implement test plans for autonomous systems across varied simulated missions.
• Analyze test data to validate performance and identify improvements.
• Collaborate with software/hardware teams and product managers to align test requirements with objectives.
• Drive end-to-end test management and deliver clear reports to teams and leadership.
• Coordinate with private and government partners to test systems and ensure objectives are met.
• Communicate effectively with government leaders and cross-functional teams.
• Develop into a leader capable of managing multiple projects.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Test planning

Collaborative teamwork

Data analysis

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, robotics, or related technical field

Tools

Python

C++

ROS

Simulation environments

Job description

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century’s most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Anduril’s family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI‑powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a realtime, 3D command and control center. As the world enters an era of strategic competition, Anduril is committed to bringing cutting‑edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years.

The Test and Evaluation team at Anduril is integral to our mission, ensuring that every product meets the highest standards of performance and reliability. Our team specializes in a broad spectrum of testing activities, including developmental testing using surrogate vehicles. We are at the forefront of testing approaches, particularly in the domain of mission autonomy systems. We’re seeking an experienced T&E professional who can lead testing programs and contribute to the iterative development of our autonomous systems.

What you’ll do

• Lead T&E test programs for individual development projects from start to finish
• Coordinate, plan, and execute test events for mission autonomy capabilities utilizing surrogate vehicles
• Design and implement test plans that challenge and verify the capabilities of autonomous systems in a variety of simulated mission profiles.
• Analyze data from tests to validate system performance and identify areas for improvement
• Work collaboratively with cross‑functional teams, including software engineers, hardware engineers, and product managers, to define test requirements and ensure alignment with system capabilities and mission objectives.
• Drive end‑to‑end test management by shaping program requirements, designing comprehensive test plans, leading execution efforts, analyzing complex data, and delivering clear, concise reports to cross‑functional and program teams.
• Coordinate with private and government partners to test and evaluate systems and software and ensure test objectives are met
• Communicate effectively with government leaders, cross‑functional teams, and internal company leadership
• Develop into a leader capable of managing multiple test projects simultaneously

Required qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, robotics, or a related technical field from an accredited institution, or equivalent experience in autonomous systems testing.
• 0‑2 years of in‑depth T&E experience, preferably with autonomous systems
• Demonstrated ability in developing and executing test plans for complex systems within aggressive timelines.
• Proven experience coordinating and executing complex test events
• Experience developing metrics and performance dashboards
• Proven track record of working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to achieve project milestones and deliverables.
• Excellent communication skills, capable of effectively articulating technical challenges and solutions to a diverse audience.
• Ability to engage and communicate with military and government customers
• Willingness to work flexible hours and travel to various testing locations as required.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Top Secret‑Level security clearance.

Preferred qualifications

• Direct experience in the development, testing, and deployment of mission autonomy systems in a defense or aerospace context.
• Familiarity with FAA, FCC, and other relevant regulations
• Hands‑on experience with simulation environments and tools used for testing autonomous systems.
• Familiarity with software development practices and experience with programming languages used in autonomy and robotics (e.g., Python, C++, ROS).
• Prior experience mentoring junior team members
• Knowledge of current industry and military standards related to unmanned aerial systems and their operation within national airspace.

US Salary Range: $86,000 – $114,000 USD

Benefits

At Anduril, we invest in our people. Our comprehensive, competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees) ensures you’re supported in health, recovery, and whatever comes next. For more information explore our benefits.