Staff Engineer, Rapid Integration & Test

Anduril Industries; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 113,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Highly competitive equity grants

Comprehensive health benefits

Job summary

Anduril Industries is hiring a Systems Integration Engineer in Costa Mesa, California, to enhance unmanned systems. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in Robotics or related field, along with 3+ years of experience and skills in C++, Linux, and integration testing. The role involves collaborating with teams to ensure product effectiveness. The salary range is $113,000–$190,000 USD, and comprehensive benefits are provided to support employee health and recovery.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of combined professional experience.
• 2+ years of professional software development experience.
• 2+ years of relevant experience in UAS integration and testing.
• Hands-on experience with electrical and mechanical systems.
• Eligibility to obtain a U.S. security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Participate in weekly stand-ups and provide Situation Reports to leadership.
• Develop and execute a streamlined test plan.
• Ensure adherence to baseline safety plans.
• Communicate effectively to bolster teamwork.
• Act as a key contributor within the T&E team.
• Evaluate and implement sensor integrations.
• Debug complex Linux networking problems.

Skills

C++

Rust

Linux Development

Problem-solving

Cross-functional Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Robotics, Computer Science, or related field

Tools

Pixhawk Autopilot Systems

ArduPilot Stack

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 Test and Evaluation team at Anduril ensures every product meets the highest standards of performance and reliability through a variety of testing activities, including developmental testing with surrogate vehicles. As we grow, we’re seeking a dynamic Systems Integration Engineer focused on advancing our unmanned systems to achieve mission‑critical objectives by integrating and advancing test platforms that facilitate rapid development and testing, seamlessly merging mechanical, sensor, and software components while collaborating with cross‑functional teams to align with our overarching architecture.

What You’ll Do

• Participate in weekly stand‑ups and provide Situation Reports (SITREPS) to leadership to highlight progress, pinpoint issues, and facilitate resource enablement.
• Develop and execute a streamlined test plan that focuses on key objectives while maintaining a commitment to safety and minimizing unnecessary procedures.
• Ensure adherence to baseline safety plans, proactively mitigating risks without compromising the team’s agility and innovation goals.
• Communicate effectively to bolster teamwork and navigate risks, ensuring that information flows seamlessly within the team and across the organization.
• Act as a key contributor within the T&E team, playing a significant role in shaping the overarching testing strategy and ensuring the success of the prototype’s transition to formal development.
• Evaluate and implement sensor integrations that support operation by both human and autonomous planning agents.
• Debug complex Linux networking problems.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Robotics, Computer Science, or related field with 3+ years combined professional experience.
• 2+ years minimum of professional software development experience.
• 2+ years minimum of relevant experience in UAS integration, testing, and project management.
• Strong proficiency in C++ or Rust, with experience in Linux development environments.
• Demonstrated expertise in data structures, algorithms, concurrency, and code optimization.
• Hands‑on experience working with and testing electrical and mechanical systems.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross‑functional teams, including hardware and manufacturing.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and a "Whatever It Takes" mindset.
• In‑depth knowledge of Pixhawk autopilot systems and ArduPilot stack, including integration, configuration, customization, and testing of unmanned vehicles.
• Practical experience in the operation, testing, and development of small UAS.
• Eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance.
• Willing and able to travel on an as‑needed basis to remote test sites throughout the United States.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree in engineering, robotics, computer science, or a related technical or management field.
• Hands‑on experience with RC helicopters or UAVs, including piloting, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
• Linux OS programming.
• Experience with NixOS.
• Knowledge and experience with control software.
• FAA Part 107 certification.

US Salary Range

$113,000—$190,000 USD

Benefits

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.

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