Senior Engineer - Rapid UAS Integration & Testing

Anduril-1; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 220,000 - 292,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity grants

Benefits package

Job summary

Anduril Industries is seeking a Principal Engineer for the Rapid Integration & Test team in the U.S. This hands-on IC role leads complex integration work on large test assets, guiding instrumentation efforts from concept to functional capability and ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

You will mentor a small team, set technical direction, and work across multiple business lines to align program objectives with cutting-edge autonomous systems and test platforms.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related technical discipline.
• Typically 15+ years of relevant experience; recognized as a seasoned expert with significant influence in the field.
• Deep hands-on UxS engineering expertise — build, integration, and modification (fixtures, materials, power/avionics).
• Experience taking complex hardware/software systems from concept through flight test.
• In-depth knowledge of Pixhawk autopilot systems and the ArduPilot stack.
• Hands-on experience with rapid prototyping, 3D printing, laser cutting, and composite materials.
• Practical experience with small UAS/drones; understanding of the National Airspace System and UAS regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the technical execution of complex integration and instrumentation efforts on the team's larger test assets and platforms, from concept through functional capability.
• Perform hands-on build, integration, instrumentation, and modification: fixtures, materials, power and avionics work, wiring and networking, and sensor and payload integration.
• Own the technical approach for the team's most complex integration and instrumentation work, and be accountable for results that shape RIT's technical direction in that area.
• Serve as a recognized technical authority across Business Lines and partner programs — influencing decisions on complex integrations and contributing to cross-functional initiatives.
• Set technical direction and mentor the team as it takes on larger, more complex platforms.
• Develop and execute streamlined test plans, and ensure adherence to baseline safety plans.
• Cut through red tape while adhering to safety and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in weekly stand-ups and provide SITREPs to leadership.

Skills

UxS integration

Instrumentation & wiring

Team mentorship

Safety compliance

Flight test experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

Pixhawk autopilot

ArduPilot stack

3D printing

Laser cutting

Composite materials

Job description

Anduril Industries is seeking a Principal Engineer for the Rapid Integration & Test team in the U.S. This hands-on IC role leads complex integration work on large test assets, guiding instrumentation efforts from concept to functional capability and ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

You will mentor a small team, set technical direction, and work across multiple business lines to align program objectives with cutting-edge autonomous systems and test platforms.