Senior Test & Evaluation Engineer, Connected Warfare

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

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Salary range disclosed

Job summary

Anduril Industries in the United States is seeking a Senior Test and Evaluation Engineer to lead critical tests for the Army’s NG C2 system and related Connected Warfare products. You will coordinate with cross-functional teams, plan and execute lab and field tests, and report outcomes to stakeholders.

Your experience spans system-level testing, RF/datalink knowledge, and DoD test campaigns, with a focus on delivering measurable test metrics and traceability across complex hardware/software

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
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Test engineering

System-level testing

Requirements management

Test planning

Data analysis

Oral and written communication

Travel readiness

Security clearance eligibility

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Systems/ Electrical/ Computer Engineering

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

RF communications

Network analysis tools

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
• 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.

If you’re ready to leverage your test expertise in a fast-paced, mission-critical environment and ensure that Eagle Eye and our Connected Warfare Systems deliver decisive warfighter capabilities, we want to hear from you. Join Anduril Industries and be a part of our groundbreaking defense innovation.

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.

US Salary Range

$126,000 — $167,000 USD