EMC Test Engineer — Avionics for Air Dominance

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

Job summary

Anduril Industries is seeking an Electrical System Test Engineer in Costa Mesa, CA, to own EMC test readiness end-to-end and create test systems for development, qualification, verification, and validation.

The role collaborates with avionics, system, and software engineers, designing cable harnesses and test hardware, and ensuring on-time delivery across disciplines. A Secret clearance is required for this on-site position and comprehensive benefits are offered.

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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

NX CAD

Electrical harness design

Electrical bus interfaces

Schematic capture / PCB layout

Reading wiring diagrams

MS Office

Communication skills

Security clearance

Education

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

Tools

Altium Designer

OrCAD

KiCad

LTspice

MATLAB

ADS

Job description

Anduril Industries is seeking an Electrical System Test Engineer in Costa Mesa, CA, to own EMC test readiness end-to-end and create test systems for development, qualification, verification, and validation.

The role collaborates with avionics, system, and software engineers, designing cable harnesses and test hardware, and ensuring on-time delivery across disciplines. A Secret clearance is required for this on-site position and comprehensive benefits are offered.