Senior Air Vehicle Systems Engineer, Hardware Verification, Integration & Validation

Anduril; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 166,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

Anduril Industries is seeking a Senior Air Vehicle Systems Engineer for hardware verification and integration & validation across the full lifecycle of a Group 5 autonomous aircraft. You will ensure hardware meets system-level requirements and performance metrics before fielding, aligning activities with the Systems Engineering Management Plan.

The role requires 7+ years in systems engineering and a strong background in environmental tests, EMI/EMC, and red-teaming of verification evidence, with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in aerospace, mechanical, electrical or similar engineering or technical field.
• 7+ years in systems engineering, hardware qualification, or test & evaluation in aerospace/defense.
• Experience supporting environmental qualification testing of electronic hardware (LRUs, avionics, actuators).
• Knowledge of MIL-STD-810, MIL-STD-461, MIL-STD-464, MIL-STD-704 and verification methods.
• Ability to derive component verification evidence from system requirements.

Responsibilities

• Verify that hardware meets system level requirements and TPMs throughout the product lifecycle.
• Plan, execute, and document verification activities per the SEMP.
• Develop verification cross-reference matrices (VCRMs) and verification evidence packages.
• Read and interpret qualification test reports, COFCs, and supplier data packs.

Skills

MIL-STD-810

MIL-STD-461

MIL-STD-464

MIL-STD-704

V-model understanding

Requirements traceability

Reading qualification test reports

U.S. citizenship

Security clearance eligibility

Education

B.S. in aerospace, mechanical, electrical or similar engineering

Tools

Jama

DOORS

Polarion

Microsoft Office

Job description

Senior Air Vehicle Systems Engineer, Hardware Verification, Integration & Validation

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 JOB

WHY WE'RE HERE:

We are hiring V&V System Engineers to support production of a Group 5 autonomous aircraft.

The systems engineering team is looking for V&V Systems Engineers for hardware verification and execution across the full product lifecycle - from design verification testing (DVT) through environmental qualification, production acceptance, and ground & flight test. This role is accountable for demonstrating that all hardware meets system level requirements and technical performance metrics (TPMs) before fielding, and for ensuring that verification activities are planned, executed, and documented in accordance with the program Systems Engineering Management Plan (SEMP).

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Education:
  • B.S. in aerospace, mechanical, electrical or similar engineering or technical field
• Experience:
  • 7+ years of experience in systems engineering, hardware qualification, or test & evaluation in aerospace, defense, or similarly regulated industries
  • Direct experience supporting environmental qualification testing of electronic or electromechanical hardware (e.g., LRUs, avionics, actuators)
• Technical Knowledge:
  • Working knowledge of MIL-STD-810 (environmental test methods: vibration, shock, temperature, altitude, humidity, salt fog, sand & dust)
  • Familiarity with MIL-STD-461 (EMI/EMC: conducted/radiated emissions and susceptibility — CS101, CE102, RE102, RS103, CS114‑CS118)
  • Familiarity with MIL-STD-464 (electromagnetic environmental effects: bonding, HERP, HERO, TEMPEST)
  • Understanding of MIL-STD-704 (aircraft electric power characteristics) as it applies to utilization equipment
  • Understanding of verification methods (Test, Analysis, Demonstration, Inspection) and when each is appropriate
  • Experience with requirements traceability — decomposing system-level requirements to component-level verification evidence
  • Ability to read and interpret qualification test reports, certificates of conformance, and supplier technical data packages
• Process & Methodology:
  • Experience with V&V planning: developing verification cross-reference matrices (VCRMs), test plans, and verification evidence packages
  • Understanding of Qualification by Similarity (QBS) methodology, including similarity assessments and gap analysis for COTS/MOTS hardware
  • Familiarity with the systems engineering V-model and how hardware qualification feeds into system-level acceptance
• Tools:
  • Proficiency with requirements management tools (e.g., Jama, DOORS, Polarion)
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel for compliance matrices and data analysis, Word for test plans and reports, PowerPoint for technical reviews)
• Other:
  • U.S. citizenship required
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 5+ years in hardware qualification or environmental test engineering
• Experience with DO-160 (RTCA environmental test standard) and cross-referencing DO-160 results against MIL-STD-810/461 requirements
• Experience with MIL-HDBK-310 (global climatic data) and its application to operational environment definition
• Hands-on experience directing or witnessing environmental testing at a qualification test lab
• Experience with Foundry, Confluence, or similar platforms for tracking qualification status and engineering data
• Experience supporting airworthiness or safety-of-flight qualification programs
• Familiarity with AS9100 or equivalent quality management systems
• Prior work on UAS, tactical aircraft, or similar defense platforms
• Active Secret clearance or higher

US Salary Range

$166,000 - $220,000 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:

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 .

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