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Anduril Industries · 1 week ago

Staff Test & Evaluation Engineer - Connected Warfare

Costa Mesa, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$166K/yr - $220K/yr

10+ years exp

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company dedicated to enhancing military capabilities with innovative technology. They are looking for a Senior Staff Test Engineer to lead test planning and execution for the Army’s Next Generation Command & Control system, managing a team of test engineers and ensuring rigorous testing of systems in both lab and field environments.

AerospaceArtificial Intelligence (AI)GovernmentMilitaryNational Security

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

In this role, you will lead the test planning and execution for the NGC2 system and other Connected Warfare products, effectively managing both software and hardware test environments. You will be mentoring a team of test engineers and providing them essential technical leadership, guidance, and oversight during test campaigns

Your responsibilities will include developing, executing, and reporting throughout system integration tests, developmental tests, operational assessments, and customer acceptance events

You will define and manage verification strategies that encompass requirements-based, scenario-based, and operationally relevant test methods, including the incorporation of customer required standards and metrics

You will coordinate cross-functional test activities in collaboration with Program Management, Engineering, SEIT, and external test ranges and agencies. Oversight of Test Readiness Reviews (TRRs), management of test incidents, and tracking deficiencies will be crucial

You are responsible to ensure that all issues and deviations from performance specifications or system requirements are documented, prioritized, and communicated to the engineering teams in a timely manner. Establishing measurable test coverage metrics will be part of your team’s responsibilities while you ensure traceability from requirements through verification and validation results

Your team will perform and supervise data analysis related to system performance during lab and operational test environments. test measurements, and mission outcomes, placing a strong emphasis on actionable findings

As the Test Lead, you will represent the program at customer reviews, readiness boards, and milestone decision points, ensuring that test campaigns are executed safely and in a disciplined manner, whether in lab settings or austere field environments

Qualification

System-level test evaluationRequirements developmentTest planningTechnical leadershipRF communicationsTest metrics definitionTest automation frameworksCommunication skillsPresentation skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline (advanced degree preferred). Equivalent relevant experience may substitute

10+ years of experience in system-level test and evaluation of integrated hardware/software systems, with at least 5+ years in a technical leadership or test lead capacity

Proven experience leading test teams (≥ 5 engineers/technicians) and managing complex multi-site test campaigns

Hands-on experience executing developmental and operational test events in both lab and field environments

Strong background in requirements development, test planning, verification/validation, and test reporting, including traceability management

Experience with RF communications, tactical datalinks, and networked C2 systems in at least one DoD operational environment

Demonstrated familiarity with industry and DoD test processes, including MIL-STD test protocols and government verification practices

Skilled in test metrics definition and reporting (e.g., test coverage %, requirements verification %, defect closure rates)

Strong leadership, communication, and presentation skills with ability to brief at senior levels (internal and external)

Ability to travel periodically up to 50% for test execution at ranges and field sites

Ability to immediately obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret security clearance

Preferred

Master's degree in Systems Engineering or related technical field

Previous experience as Test Lead on a DoD ACAT I/II program or equivalent

Knowledge of EMI/EMC testing, environmental testing (MIL-STD-810), and power/avionics standards (MIL-STD-1275, MIL-STD-1553/1760, etc.)

Familiarity with test automation frameworks, data analysis tools, and test instrumentation

Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines, software integration, and hardware-in-the-loop test environments

Prior experience conducting test activities in remote, austere, or tactical operational settings

Eligible for Top Secret/SCI clearance

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you.

We cover full cost of medical insurance premiums for you and your dependents.

We offer an annual contribution toward your private health insurance for you and your dependents.

Income Protection: Anduril covers life and disability insurance for all employees.

Generous time off: Highly competitive PTO plans with a holiday hiatus in December. Caregiver & Wellness Leave is available to care for family members, bond with a new baby, or address your own medical needs.

Family Planning & Parenting Support: Coverage for fertility treatments (e.g., IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carriers, along with resources to support you and your partner from planning to parenting.

Mental Health Resources: Access free mental health resources 24/7, including therapy and life coaching. Additional work-life services, such as legal and financial support, are also available.

Professional Development: Annual reimbursement for professional development

Commuter Benefits: Company-funded commuter benefits based on your region.

Relocation Assistance: Available depending on role eligibility.

Traditional 401(k), Roth, and after-tax (mega backdoor Roth) options.

Pension plan with employer match.

Superannuation plan.