EMC Test Engineer for Avionics & Electrical Systems

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 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.