Senior Test Engineer, Connected Warfare

Anduril-1; Aberdeen (MD); On-site; USD 126,000 - 167,000; Full time

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Benefits package

Job summary

Anduril Industries is seeking a Senior Test and Evaluation Engineer to lead critical test campaigns across development, integration, and field testing of Eagle Eye and related warfare products. You’ll drive end-to-end testing, from lab HITL setups to field validation, coordinating with program management, engineering, and government partners.

The role requires strong test planning, RF/network expertise, and the ability to deliver formal test reports while engaging senior stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Systems, Electrical, or Computer Engineering (advanced degree preferred; equivalent experience).
• 5+ years in system-level test and evaluation of integrated hardware/software.
• Hands-on development and operational tests in lab and field.
• Strong requirements development, test planning, verification/validation, and traceability.
• Familiarity with RF communications, tactical datalinks, and DoD C2 systems.
• Experience leading test efforts to guide product development.
• Experience with System Level Environmental Testing (MIL-STD-810, IP ratings).
• Pre-employment screening and US security clearance eligibility.
• Background in network/packet-level analysis including capture, latency, jitter.
• Excellent data analysis and reporting; able to brief senior stakeholders.
• Willing to travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Develop, execute, and report on system integration, developmental, operational, and customer acceptance tests for Eagle Eye and Connected Warfare products.
• Create requirements-based, scenario-driven test methods with traceability and robust metrics.
• Oversee TRRs, manage test incidents, and coordinate with internal teams and external agencies.
• Analyze system performance data in lab and field environments; deliver actionable insights and formal reports.
• Represent the team at reviews and milestone decisions, ensuring safe and effective test execution.

Skills

Test planning

Requirements management

System-level testing

RF communications familiarity

Network/packet analysis

Data analysis & reporting

Briefing senior stakeholders

Travel readiness

Security clearance awareness

Education

Bachelors in Systems/ Electrical/ Computer Engineering

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

HITL testing

Test automation frameworks

CI/CD pipelines

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.

Anduril Industries is seeking a highly motivated Senior Test and Evaluation Engineer to lead critical test campaigns for our the testing and evaluation of the Army’s Next Generation Command & Control (NGC2) system, Menace Family of Systems, and related cutting-edge products. In this role, you'll collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams and government stakeholders to plan, coordinate, execute, and report on developmental and operational tests across our suite of integrated software and hardware systems.

Responsibilities

• Drive End-to-End Testing: Manage test campaigns from lab-based hardware-in-the-loop (HITL) integration to field validation testing. This will include the software, hardware, and network traffic across a series of nodes customized for varying military applications.
• Innovate & Execute: Define test strategies that ensure our systems meet stringent DoD standards and deliver decisive advantages to the warfighter.
• Collaborate Extensively: Work closely with Program Management, Development Engineering, NW Engineering, Architects, Systems Engineers, external test ranges, and government partners to achieve test objectives.

What You’ll Do

• Develop, execute, and report on system integration, developmental, operational, and customer acceptance tests for Eagle Eye and other Connected Warfare products.
• Create requirements-based, scenario-driven, and operationally relevant test methods. Incorporate customer standards, manage traceability, and ensure robust test metrics.
• Oversee Test Readiness Reviews (TRRs), manage test incidents, and track deficiencies while coordinating with internal teams and external agencies.
• Analyze system performance data in both lab and field environments. Deliver actionable insights and formal test reports to drive improvement.
• Represent the team at reviews, readiness boards, and milestone decision points, ensuring safe and effective test execution.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Systems, Electrical, or Computer Engineering (or a related discipline). Advanced degree preferred; equivalent experience considered.:
• 5+ years in system-level test and evaluation of integrated hardware/software systems.
• Extensive hands‑on experience conducting developmental and operational test events in lab and field environments.
• Strong background in requirements development, test planning, verification/validation, and traceability management.
• Familiarity with RF communications, tactical datalinks, and networked C2 systems in DoD operational settings.
• Experience leading test efforts to guide product designs/development.
• Demonstrated experience with System Level Environmental Testing: Climatic Testing, Mechanical/Dynamic Testing, Ingress Protection (IP) Testing (IP5X/IP6X), Corrosion & UV Testing
• In this role, you will be subject to pre-employment and randomized substance screening, as required by the Company.
• Strong background in network and packet level analysis.
• Packet capture
• Packet loss
• Latency and Jitter
• Packet completion
• Strong background in data analysis and reporting
• Proficient in defining and reporting test metrics (e.g., test coverage, requirements verification, defect closure rates).
• Excellent verbal and written skills; proven ability to brief senior stakeholders.
• Willing and able to travel on an as needed basis.
• Active or immediately eligible for a U.S. Secret security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with network hardware, related capabilities and scalability testing:
• Hardware - starshield/kymeta, tactical radios fulfilling throughput and bandwidth requirements
• Latency and Jitter
• Security Vulnerabilities (i.e. Penetration Testing)
• Redundancy and Failover
• Prior experience as a Test Lead on a DoD program or equivalent.
• Knowledge of EMI/EMC, MIL-STD-810 environmental testing, and MIL-STD-1275/1553/1760 standards.
• Experience with test automation frameworks, data analysis tools, CI/CD pipelines, and hardware-in-the-loop environments.
• Exposure to remote, austere, or tactical test operations; eligibility for Top Secret/SCI clearance is a plus.

US Salary Range

$126,000 - $167,000 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 .