System Test Engineer

Anduril Industries • Costa Mesa, CA

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About The Position

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. WHAT YOU'LL DO Create, maintain electrical system test strategy, and test plans for various UAV and Ground Control products. Conduct electrical compliance and robustness testing such as MIL-STD-704 and MIL-STD-461. Design and deploy electrical system integration test benches. (Iron Bird/Copper Bird/Lab Car). Support on vehicle level to component level test requirement decomposition. Analyze and drive coverage and analysis of failures observed in integration and system level testing. Integration testing of electrical subsystems and functionality. Leverage data analysis and existing tools to reproduce and characterize failures. Develop and maintain test standards, design, and develop test equipment or procuring and handling purchased test capital equipment to support test readiness. Support environmental reliability testing (HALT/HASS) efforts on PCBA and LRU level. Support validation of automated test systems.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Electronics, Computer, Mechanical Engineering, or related fields
• 5+ years of relevant industry experience with emphasis on hardware validation and integration testing
• Familiarity with hardware development life cycle, reliability, and compliance testing
• General understanding of engineering concepts, principles, and theory with technical experience demonstrating the application of those concepts while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance
• Familiarity with Python and/or MATLAB for data parsing and data visualization
• Familiarity with electronics test equipment such as power supplies, electronic loads, oscilloscope, function generators, data acquisition and measurement sensors
• Familiarity with environmental testing such as MIL-STD-704 and MIL-STD-461
• Strong root cause analysis skills
• Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to travel to and work at remote sites supporting test integration, commissioning and training as required
• Must be able to obtain a security clearance

Nice To Haves

• 10+ years of relevant industry experience
• Pursuing a Master’s of Science or PHD in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science or related field
• Experience with firmware integration, vehicle level validation and debugging
• Demonstrated knowledge of regulatory compliance standards

Responsibilities

• Create, maintain electrical system test strategy, and test plans for various UAV and Ground Control products.
• Conduct electrical compliance and robustness testing such as MIL-STD-704 and MIL-STD-461.
• Design and deploy electrical system integration test benches. (Iron Bird/Copper Bird/Lab Car).
• Support on vehicle level to component level test requirement decomposition.
• Analyze and drive coverage and analysis of failures observed in integration and system level testing.
• Integration testing of electrical subsystems and functionality.
• Leverage data analysis and existing tools to reproduce and characterize failures.
• Develop and maintain test standards, design, and develop test equipment or procuring and handling purchased test capital equipment to support test readiness.
• Support environmental reliability testing (HALT/HASS) efforts on PCBA and LRU level.
• Support validation of automated test systems.

Benefits

• Healthcare Benefits US Roles: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you. UK & AUS Roles: We cover full cost of medical insurance premiums for you and your dependents. IE Roles: We offer an annual contribution toward your private health insurance for you and your dependents.
• Additional Benefits 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.
• Retirement Savings Plan US Roles: Traditional 401(k), Roth, and after-tax (mega backdoor Roth) options. UK & IE Roles: Pension plan with employer match. AUS Roles: Superannuation plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level