Senior Integration & Test Engineer

Anduril; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 146,000 - 194,000; Full time

Job summary

Anduril Industries is seeking a Senior Integration & Test Engineer for its maritime team. You will lead integration of subsystems, develop and execute test plans, and drive verification to ensure performance of Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs).

A strong background in systems engineering and test is required, with readiness to travel for field campaigns. The role involves working with cross-disciplinary teams, government-standard testing, and hands-on testing in field environments.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in systems engineering, integration, and test.
• Experience generating TRRs, Test Plans, Test Procedures, and Test Reports.
• Familiarity with mechanical, electrical engineering, and software development concepts.
• Experience in field test and operational environments.
• Knowledge of electronics troubleshooting and ability to use basic test equipment.
• Experience with Linux and command line interfaces as well as software debugging.
• Proficient in reading and understanding engineering drawings and specifications.
• Excellent verbal & written communication skills (effective for broad audiences).
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret Security Clearance.
• Ability to travel up to 25% of your time, with potential over 25% during key test campaigns/surges.
• In this role, you will be subject to pre-employment and randomized substance screening, as required by the Company.

Responsibilities

• Develop, review, and execute comprehensive test plans for development, integration, and acceptance testing.
• Author/review detailed operational test reports documenting test execution for AUV platforms and capabilities.
• Participate in design reviews, requirements analysis, and system verification planning.
• Build, support, and maintain a test and evaluation program meeting government standards.
• Support day-to-day test operations, including pre-mission testing, launch/recovery, and data analysis.
• Assist integration of subsystems (sensors, navigation, propulsion, comms, autonomy software, power).
• Troubleshoot, repair, operate, and maintain AUVs in the field.
• Coordinate pre/post-mission logistics for test operations.
• Collaborate across multidisciplinary teams through product design, integration, and test lifecycles.
• Set up, collect, and refine operational metrics.
• Support sea testing and offshore operations; work with Field Test Engineers.
• Support demonstration test events, including multi-week travel.

Skills

Systems engineering

Integration

Test engineering

Test planning

Technical communication

Linux

Troubleshooting

Engineering drawings

Security clearance

Travel readiness

Tools

Python

MATLAB

R

SQL

PromQL

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.

ABOUT THE JOB

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Integration & Test Engineer to join our maritime team. You will work closely with the program leadership and a wide spectrum of cross-departments to help build 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:

• Responsible for 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—You will be working directly with Field Test Engineers to execute test programs you’ve developed
• Support demonstration test events, including multi-week travel periods

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• A genuine interest and 5+ years experience in systems engineering, integration, and test
• Experience generating 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 of electronics troubleshooting and ability to use basic test equipment
• Experience with Linux and command line interfaces as well as software debugging
• 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 travel up to 25% of your time, with potential over 25% during key test campaigns/surges
• In this role, you will be subject to pre-employment and randomized substance screening, as required by the Company.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 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

$146,000 — $194,000 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:

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. For more information, Explore Our Benefits.

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