Air Vehicle Systems Verification Lead

Anduril; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 191,000 - 253,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Support for health and recovery

Job summary

Join Anduril as a Systems Verification Lead in Costa Mesa, California. In this role, you will be the technical authority on hardware verification for Group 5 autonomous aircraft. You will be responsible for ensuring all hardware meets system-level requirements before fielding, coordinating multi-disciplinary test campaigns, and working closely with suppliers and integration teams. The expected salary range is $191,000 — $253,000 USD, reflecting the critical nature of the role alongside competitive benefits designed to support your health and recovery.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in systems engineering, verification & validation, or test engineering in aerospace or defense.
• 3+ years leading or coordinating multi-disciplinary test campaigns.
• Experience with developing acceptance test plans and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for hardware verification strategy across product lifecycle.
• Ensure verification activities are executed and documented according to SEMP.
• Interface directly with suppliers, test labs, and integration teams.

Skills

Systems Engineering

Verification & Validation

Test Engineering

Project Leadership

Technical Performance Metrics

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related

Tools

Jama

DOORS

Polarion

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.

ABOUT THE JOB

WHY WE'RE HERE

We are hiring a Systems Verification Lead to support production of a Group 5 autonomous aircraft.

The Systems Verification Lead is the technical authority for hardware verification strategy and execution across the full product lifecycle — from design verification testing (DVT) through environmental qualification, production acceptance, and ground & flight test. This role is accountable for demonstrating that all hardware meets system-level requirements and technical performance metrics (TPMs) before fielding, and for ensuring that verification activities are planned, executed, and documented in accordance with the program Systems Engineering Management Plan (SEMP). This hire will work across disciplines (structures, avionics, propulsion, thermal, EE), directly interfacing with suppliers, test labs, integration teams, configuration management, manufacturing, and the customer, and will be responsible for driving verification maturity from development through manufacturing readiness.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline
• 7+ years of experience in systems engineering, verification & validation, or test engineering in aerospace or defense
• 3+ years leading or coordinating multi-disciplinary test campaigns (environmental, functional, integration, or flight test)
• Experience with SEMP development or execution, including verification planning aligned to technical review gates
• Experience defining and tracking technical performance metrics for verification programs
• Demonstrated experience planning and leading Test Readiness Reviews
• Working knowledge of configuration management processes (FCA/PCA, as-built records, ECP effectivity) as they apply to test article control
• Experience developing acceptance test plans and procedures for transition from qualification to production
• Strong working knowledge of military environmental test standards: MIL-STD-810 (climatic/dynamic), MIL-STD-461 (EMI/EMC), MIL-STD-464 (E3), and MIL-STD-704 (aircraft power)
• Experience evaluating supplier qualification data and conducting gap analyses or similarity assessments for COTS/MOTS hardware
• Proficiency with requirements management tools (e.g., Jama, DOORS, Polarion)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to present verification status, TPMs, and TRR packages to program leadership and customers
• U.S. citizenship required; ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master's degree in Systems Engineering or a related discipline
• 10+ years in hardware V&V with increasing scope and responsibility
• INCOSE CSEP or ASEP certification
• Experience supporting ground test and flight test campaigns for air vehicles or UAS platforms
• Familiarity with DO-160 and cross-referencing commercial test evidence against military standards
• Experience with airworthiness qualification processes and safety-of-flight verification
• Experience with MRL (Manufacturing Readiness Level) assessments and MRR participation
• Knowledge of AS9100 quality management systems
• Experience with data platforms (e.g., Foundry, Confluence) for verification tracking and reporting
• Prior experience on tactical UAS, fighter, or similar defense aircraft programs
• Active Secret clearance or higher

US Salary Range

$191,000 — $253,000 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.