Test & Evaluation Manager — Defense Systems Lead

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

Benefits offered by this job

Equity grants

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Anduril Industries is seeking a driven Test & Evaluation Manager to lead a high-performance team across software-enabled hardware and systems. You will plan, execute, and report developmental and operational tests, ensuring traceability from requirements to validation.

The role spans lab and field environments, with collaboration across engineering, PM, and government stakeholders to meet demanding mission needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• 5-8 years of system-level test and evaluation experience with 3-5+ years in leadership or test lead roles.
• Proven experience leading test teams (5+ engineers/technicians) and multi-site campaigns.
• Hands-on experience with developmental and operational tests in lab and field.
• Strong background in requirements development, test planning, verification/validation, and traceability.
• Experience with RF communications, tactical datalinks, and networked C2 in a DoD environment.
• Familiar with MIL-STD test protocols and government verification practices.
• Test metrics definition and reporting experience (test coverage, requirements verification, defect closure).
• Strong leadership, communication, and presentation skills; able to brief at senior levels.
• Ability to travel up to 50% for test execution.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead test planning and execution for the Menace Family of Products, Titan, and Connected Warfare tests, mentoring engineers.
• Develop, execute, and report system integration, developmental, operational, and customer tests.
• Define and manage verification strategies with requirements-based, scenario-based testing.
• Coordinate cross-functional test activities with PM, Engineering, ranges; oversee TRRs and safety boards.
• Ensure issues and deviations are documented, prioritized, and communicated; establish test coverage metrics.
• Perform data analysis on system performance; deliver measurements and actionable findings.
• Represent the program at customer reviews, readiness boards, and milestones; ensure safety in tests.

Skills

Test leadership

System-level testing

Test planning

Reporting

Requirements management

RF communications

DoD testing

Traceability

Leadership

Travel readiness

Security clearance (US)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Systems/Electrical/Computer Engineering or related field

Job description

Anduril Industries is seeking a driven Test & Evaluation Manager to lead a high-performance team across software-enabled hardware and systems. You will plan, execute, and report developmental and operational tests, ensuring traceability from requirements to validation.

The role spans lab and field environments, with collaboration across engineering, PM, and government stakeholders to meet demanding mission needs.