Integration and Test Engineer

Slope; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 99,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Anduril Industries is seeking an Integration & Test Engineer in Costa Mesa, California. You will support integration and testing for Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs), ensuring system performance meets specifications.

The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of systems engineering experience, familiarity with electronics troubleshooting, and effective communication skills. This role includes responsibilities like developing test plans, executing field tests, and supporting multi-day offshore operations.

The salary range is $99,000–$130,000 USD, with a comprehensive benefits package offered.

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in systems engineering, integration, and test.
• Proficient with electronics troubleshooting and basic test equipment.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive test plans for AUV platforms.
• Support integration of subsystems into complete AUV.
• Conduct hands-on troubleshooting and field operations.

Skills

Systems engineering

Integration testing

Field testing

Electronics troubleshooting

Communication skills

Education

Mechanical Engineering Degree

Tools

Linux

Python

MATLAB

SQL

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.

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Integration & Test Engineer to join our maritime team. You will work on a team focused on solving hard problems and changing the industry forever. In this role you will be responsible for supporting the integration of various subsystems, leading the testing effort, and ensuring overall system performance meets the required specifications and standards. Join our dynamic team and help us build the next generation of Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs) that will redefine underwater operations.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

• Drive the development, review, and execution of comprehensive test plans for development, integration, acceptance testing
• Author and/or review detailed operational test reports to document the step-by-step execution of internal and customer facing efforts to test and evaluate the AUV platforms and new capabilities
• Participate in design reviews, requirements analysis, and system verification planning to ensure compliance with project goals and industry standard
• Build, support and maintain a test and evaluation program that may be subject to Government test & evaluation standards
• Support day-to-day test operations for our products platforms, or subassemblies, including conducting pre-mission testing, launch and recovery, vehicle tasking, and data analysis both internal and customer facing
• Support the integration process of various subsystems, including sensors, navigation, propulsion, communication systems, autonomy software, and power systems, into a complete and fully functional AUV
• Support hands‑on troubleshooting, repair, operation, and maintenance of AUVs in the field
• Support pre-mission and post-mission logistics required to successfully execute test operations
• Work within a dynamic team of multidisciplinary engineers and specialists throughout the life of product design, integration, and test efforts
• Responsible for setting up, collecting and refining operational metrics
• Support local sea testing and operations, including multi-day offshore operations
• Support demonstration test events, including multi-week travel periods

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• A genuine interest and 3+ years experience in systems engineering, integration, and test
• Experience contributing to TRRs, Test Plans, Test Procedures, and Test Reports
• Familiarity with concepts of mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, and software development
• Experience in field test and operationally focused environments
• Knowledge and hands on experience with electronics troubleshooting and ability to use basic test equipment
• Experience with Linux and command line interfaces as well as software debugging tools
• Proficient in reading and understanding engineering drawings and specifications
• Excellent verbal & written communication skills (effective for broad audiences) - Able to present engineering findings to broad audiences.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret Security Clearance
• Ability to dedicate 10% of your time, with potential over 25% during key test campaigns/surges

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Mechanical Engineering Degree
• Hands‑on mechanical build and troubleshooting experience on development hardware
• Experience developing mechanical / electro‑mechanical systems in a fast‑paced R&D environment. Ability to design, draft, build systems independently.
• Experience operating and testing complex systems in a maritime environment
• Experience integrating subsea sensors, underwater navigation, and communication system
• Demonstrated experience with subsea operational procedures and equipment
• Experience data analysis tools: Python, MATLAB, R, SQL, PromQL
• Experience managing a test and evaluation program
• Experience in maritime offshore operations

US Salary Range: $99,000–$130,000 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.