Test and Evaluation Engineer, Air Defense

Anduril-1; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 112,000 - 149,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Equity grants

Job summary

Anduril Industries in California is seeking a Test and Evaluation Engineer to lead test planning, execution, and reporting for air defense systems, spanning software/hardware interfaces and diagnostics.

The role emphasizes data analysis, collaboration with engineering teams, and managing test ranges and external agencies. A bachelor's in engineering and 5+ years in test engineering are required, with security clearance eligibility. Travel for testing may be needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field.
• 5+ years in test engineering with ground systems experience.
• Ability to obtain U.S. Top Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead test planning, execution, and reporting for air defense systems.
• Analyze test data and drive product improvements.
• Coordinate test ranges and work with external agencies.

Skills

Test engineering

Data analysis

Communication skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

Linux Operating Systems

Data analysis tools

Job description

Test and Evaluation Engineer, Air Defense

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. 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. 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 plays a crucial role in ensuring every product meets the highest standards of performance and reliability. The team conducts full system level development testing, new production acceptance testing, software qualification testing, and more.

This position seeks a highly motivated test engineer with emphasis on software/hardware interface and diagnostics. If you are interested in an extremely innovative and fast paced environment where your work directly impacts the products that are fielded, this is an excellent opportunity for you.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• As a Test and Evaluation (T&E) engineer, under minimal supervision, you will be responsible for test planning, execution, and reporting
• Collect and perform initial test data analysis for the system under test
• Conduct the full test process (Requirements, Test Plan, Safety Reviews, Test Readiness Reviews, Test Execution and Test Reporting) to a high performance standard in line with company policy
• Perform system testing of UAS systems and ground systems, in both simulated and field environments
• Collaborate with engineering teams to interpret test data, identify system behaviors, and drive product enhancements and process improvements
• Manage the use of test ranges and coordinate with external agencies to facilitate testing activities
• Work in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures and practices

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in an applicable field of engineering
• 5+ years of test engineering experience, general engineering experience with ground systems, or similar experience
• Ability to immediately obtain a U.S. Top Secret-Level security clearance
• Experience producing customer facing test deliverables (test plans, flight readiness reviews, data analysis, test reports, etc.)
• Experience as a test conductor and/or test director, or similar (i.e. Range events in the military)
• Must possess general knowledge of test execution safety and risk management
• Thorough understanding of engineering principles, especially in terminal guidance and autonomous systems
• Experience conducting data analysis that informed engineering decisions
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with strong interpersonal abilities
• Quick learner with the capacity to accurately implement new concepts and effectively manage multiple project phases
• Availability to travel for testing-related activities on an as needed basis
• Flexibility to work additional hours as needed

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Direct experience with UAS design or operational deployment
• Experience working with the Department of Defense (DoD)
• Advanced knowledge of UAV testing methodologies and data analysis
• Experience with Linux Operating Systems
• Experience utilizing AI to enhance workflow and work capacity

US Salary Range

$112,000 - $149,000 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 experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. Equity grants are included in many full-time offers and are part of the total compensation package. Anduril offers comprehensive benefits for full-time employees.