Maritime Test Engineer — Field & Sea Testing Lead

Talanto; Costa Mesa, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 112,000 - 149,000; Full time

Job summary

Anduril is seeking a Test Engineer to join our Maritime team in Costa Mesa, CA. You will lead test planning, execution, and evaluation for surface platforms, coordinating cross‑functional engineers and specialists.

The role involves both land and sea based testing, including pre‑mission and post‑mission operations, with travel up to 30%. Candidates should have 5+ years in systems engineering, integration and test, strong documentation skills, and experience with Linux, Python, MATLAB, R and SQL.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in systems engineering, integration and test.
• Experience generating TRRs, Test Plans, Test Procedures, and Test Reports.
• Familiarity with mechanical, software, electrical engineering and control theory concepts.
• Experience in field test and operational environments.
• Proficient with basic test equipment and electronics troubleshooting.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and specifications.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication for broad audiences.

Responsibilities

• Support integration of subsystems into complete surface platforms.
• Lead testing efforts across development, integration and acceptance testing.
• Develop, review and execute comprehensive test plans and procedures.
• Maintain a test and evaluation program meeting government standards.
• Prepare and analyze operational metrics from test activities.
• Participate in design reviews, requirements analysis and system verification.

Skills

Systems engineering

Test planning

Documentation

Travel readiness

Ownership

Clear communication

Problem solving

Tools

Linux

Python

MATLAB

R

SQL

Job description

Anduril is seeking a Test Engineer to join our Maritime team in Costa Mesa, CA. You will lead test planning, execution, and evaluation for surface platforms, coordinating cross‑functional engineers and specialists.

The role involves both land and sea based testing, including pre‑mission and post‑mission operations, with travel up to 30%. Candidates should have 5+ years in systems engineering, integration and test, strong documentation skills, and experience with Linux, Python, MATLAB, R and SQL.