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System Test Engineer - Frontier & Mission Systems

Anduril· Hardware Platform : Hardware Test Operations : Test & Evaluation
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Costa Mesa, California$86k - $114kFull-timePosted 8mo ago

About the role

Systems test engineer focusing on developmental testing of tactical systems across multiple divisions, supporting ground and air testing, and integrating Anduril’s Test and Evaluation processes.

Responsibilities

  • Contribute to developmental testing of tactical systems across multiple division, including support to both ground and air testing.
  • With oversight, integrate Anduril’s Test and Evaluation process into various programs and ensure adherence throughout the life of the program.
  • Take on new challenges, create a path forward, and either see solutions to conclusion or hand off solutions for execution by other engineers.
  • With supervision, ensure safe operations of all testing efforts in accordance with established operating procedures and practices
  • Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams, including software engineers, hardware engineers, and product managers, to define test requirements and ensure alignment with system capabilities and mission objectives.
  • Support the continuous improvement of test procedures, safety protocols, and documentation standards to uphold the integrity of all test operations.
  • With guidance, coordinate with private/government test sites to test and evaluate systems and software
  • Analyze data from tests to validate system performance and identify areas for improvement
  • Become a technical resource in the product(s) you are supporting

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related technical field from an accredited institution.
  • 0-2 years of test engineering experience, other engineer discipline experience, or comparable skill (i.e. military exercise planning & evaluation)
  • Hands-on project experience, whether through internships, senior capstone projects, personal builds, or hobby engineering that demonstrates practical problem-solving ability
  • No extensive test process experience required, but a willingness to learn the rigor of formal test planning, safety review boards, Flight/Test Readiness Reviews, and technical report writing is essential
  • Ability to interpret and analyze test data using tools such as MATLAB, Python, or similar
  • Proactively seeks solutions and takes ownership of problems rather than waiting for tasking
  • Must be coachable and able to rapidly implement feedback from senior engineers and management
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills for documenting test results and briefing findings
  • Willingness to work flexible hours and on test ranges in field conditions, including remote or austere environments
  • Flexibility to adapt to varying schedules and willingness to travel to test sites as needed. Up to 50% travel during critical phases of testing.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Top Secret security clearance.
  • In this role, you will be subject to pre-employment and randomized substance screening, as required by the Company.

Skills

Required:Test planning and executionData analysisCommunication

Benefits

  • Comprehensive, competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees)
Last updated Sep 23, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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