Senior Project Engineer, Test and Evaluation

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

Job summary

Anduril Industries is seeking a Project Engineer in Costa Mesa, CA, to lead test planning and execution for software/hardware interfaces within the Hardware Test Operations team. You will define test processes, manage test cases, and liaise with capability leads to validate programs across the Air Defense portfolio.

The role requires a Bachelor's in engineering, 8+ years of test engineering experience, strong data analysis, excellent communication, travel readiness, and ability to obtain a U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering field or related discipline.
• 8+ years of experience in test engineering and test management.
• Proven ability to design and execute rigorous testing protocols.
• Strong data analysis skills and collaborative mindset.
• Willingness to travel for testing activities as needed.
• Ability to obtain a U.S. Secret-Level security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead test planning, logistics, and issue management with minimal supervision.
• Define and optimize test processes to streamline workflows.
• Support end-to-end test activities: requirements, planning, safety reviews, readiness reviews, execution and reporting.
• Collaborate with capability leads to manage TE validation across programs.
• Manage software and integration test cases for counter-UAS and counter-intrusion systems.
• Deep-dive into Anduril’s Air Defense family of systems with engineering teams.
• Ensure safe work practices per operating procedures.

Skills

Test engineering

Security clearance

Communication skills

Travel flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

TestRail

Jama

Siemens PLM

Go

Java

C++

Python

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.

The Hardware Test Operations team at Anduril plays a crucial role in our mission, ensuring that every product meets the highest standards of performance and reliability. Our team conducts full system level development testing, new production acceptance testing, software qualification testing and much more.

This position is looking for a highly motivated Project Engineer with emphasis in testing of software/hardware interfaces, networking, and diagnostics. If you are interested in an extremely innovative and fast paced environment, where your work directly makes an impact and difference in the products that are fielded, this is an excellent opportunity for you.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• As a Project Engineer, under minimal supervision, you will be lead test planning, logistics, and issue management, ensuring we are tracking our testing with accurate reporting, and closing out critical issues before releasing to the field
• Define the test process to streamline workflows.
• Support test process execution end-to-end (Requirements, Test Planning, Safety/Compliance Reviews, Test Readiness Reviews, Test Execution, Test Reporting)
• Liaise with the Business Line capability leads, creating and updating the TE validation schedule across their programs
• Manage software and integration test cases and plans of counter-UAS and counter-intrusion systems
• Dive deep technically into the full Family of Systems in Anduril’s Air Defense portfolio
• Collaborate with engineering teams to interpret test data, identify system behaviors, and drive product enhancements, process improvements
• Work in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures and practices.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in an applicable field of engineering.
• Minimum of 8 years' experience in test engineering.
• Thorough understanding of engineering principles, especially in test engineering and test management.
• Quick learner with the capacity to accurately implement new concepts and effectively manage multiple project phases.
• Proven experience in designing and executing rigorous testing protocols.
• Skillful in data analysis and comfortable in a dynamic, team-oriented environment.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with strong interpersonal abilities.
• Availability to travel for testing-related activities on an as needed basis.
• Flexibility to work additional hours as needed.Ability to immediately obtain a U.S. Secret-Level security clearance.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Direct experience with UAS design or operational deployment.
• Advanced knowledge of UAV testing methodologies and data analysis.
• Familiarity with test/requirements software such as TestRail, Jama, Siemens PLM, etc
• Familiarity with programming languages such as Go, Java, C++, Python, JavaScript, etc

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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