Electrical System Test Engineer, Air Dominance and Strike

Anduril; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 129,000 - 171,000; Full time

Job summary

Anduril Industries in Costa Mesa, CA, seeks an Electrical System Test Engineer to join a fast-paced team collaborating with avionics, system and software engineers to create test systems for development, qualification, verification and validation.

You will own EMC test readiness end-to-end, define harnesses and test hardware setups, and coordinate across disciplines to ensure on-time delivery while maintaining schedule visibility and driving design choices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• 3+ years design experience with NX CAD for 3D modeling and drafting.
• Design electrical harnessing for rugged applications.
• Familiar with CAN, Ethernet, RS422/RS232, MIL-STD-1553 interfaces.
• Proficient with schematic capture and PCB layout tools (Altium, OrCAD, KiCad).
• Ability to read schematics and wiring diagrams.

Responsibilities

• Own EMC test readiness end-to-end from designs to test configurations and schedules.
• Create test systems to support all phases of product development.
• Define cable harnesses, breakout interfaces, and test hardware setups.
• Collaborate with SW/FW for test modes, stimulation, and telemetry.
• Configure and verify DUT operating modes during EMC testing.
• Develop and maintain test setup documentation.
• Drive on-time delivery of test hardware and fixtures.
• Manage test schedule across disciplines and remove blockers.
• Provide early visibility of schedule risks and escalate as needed.
• Participate in design reviews and support vehicle integration tests.

Skills

Communication skills

Clearance eligibility

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent

Tools

NX CAD

Altium Designer

OrCAD

KiCad

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 ROLE

We are looking for a Electrical System Test Engineer to join our rapidly growing team in Costa Mesa, CA. In this role, you will work closely with avionics, system, and software engineers to create test systems for development, qualification, verification, and validation purposes. If you are someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment supporting new developments, active deployments, and customer operated hardware, we are looking for you.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Core Responsibility: Own EMC test readiness end-to-end from translating designs into test configurations to driving schedules and deliverables across teams.
• Create test systems to support all phases of product development.
• Define cable harnesses, breakout interfaces, and test hardware setups.
• Collaborate with SW/FW for test modes, stimulation, and telemetry.
• Configure and verify DUT operating modes prior to and during EMC testing.
• Develop and maintain test setup and configuration documentation.
• Track and drive on-time delivery of test hardware, fixtures, and support equipment to the EMC team.
• Proactively manage the test schedule based on hardware availability, coordinate across disciplines, and remove blockers to eliminate dead time.
• Maintain real-time visibility into schedule risks and elevate early to keep milestones on track.
• Participate in design reviews and provide input to identify issues and drive design choices.
• Conduct root cause analysis in support of vehicle integration and field operations.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent.
• 3+ years design experience with NX CAD software for 3D modeling and drafting.
• Proficient in designing electrical harnessing for rugged commercial, industrial, aerospace, or military applications.
• Familiarity with common electrical bus interfaces (CAN, Ethernet, RS422, RS232, MIL-STD-1553).
• Proficient with schematic capture and PCB layout tools (e.g., Altium Designer, OrCAD, KiCad).
• Ability to read and interpret schematics, wiring diagrams, and cable harness drawings.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and engineering documentation tools.
• Must possess excellent communication skills.
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experienced and familiar with aircraft avionics module vendors and avionics component suppliers in UAS programs.
• Exposure to EMC/EMI testing or familiarity with MIL-STD-461G test methods.
• Experience working in or supporting EMC test lab environments (shielded rooms, anechoic chambers).
• Familiarity with EMC test equipment such as spectrum analyzers, LISNs, current probes, or signal generators.
• Experience with simulation tools (e.g., LTspice, MATLAB, ADS) for filter or signal analysis.

US Salary Range $129,000 – $171,000 USD

The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers; and are considered part of Anduril's total compensation package. Additionally, Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including:

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.