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Manager, Test & Evaluation Engineer

Anduril· Hardware Platform : Hardware Test Operations : Hardware Test Operations
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Costa Mesa, CA$147k - $196kfull-timePosted 3mo ago

About the role

Manager for the Test & Evaluation Team within Anduril’s Edge Command and Compute business line, leading a technical team of test engineers across software-enabled hardware and software systems, planning, coordinating, executing and reporting on developmental and operational test events to validate system-level performance in lab and field environments.

Responsibilities

  • Lead test planning and execution for the Menace Family of Products, Titan, and other Connected Warfare products, managing both software and hardware test environments.
  • Develop, execute, and report throughout system integration tests, developmental tests, operational assessments, and customer acceptance events.
  • Define and manage verification strategies including requirements-based, scenario-based, and operationally relevant test methods with customer standards and metrics.
  • Coordinate cross-functional test activities with Program Management, Engineering, and external test ranges and agencies; oversee Test Readiness Reviews (TRRs), guide Safety Review Boards, manage test incidents, and track deficiencies.
  • Ensure issues and deviations from performance specifications are documented, prioritized, and communicated to engineering teams; establish measurable test coverage metrics and ensure traceability from requirements through verification and validation results.
  • Perform and supervise data analysis related to system performance in lab and operational environments; deliver test measurements and mission outcomes with actionable findings.
  • Represent the program at customer reviews, readiness boards, and milestone decision points; ensure test campaigns are executed safely and disciplined across lab and austere field environments.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related technical discipline (advanced degree preferred).
  • 5-8 years of system-level test and evaluation experience with 3-5+ 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 with traceability management.
  • Experience with RF communications, tactical datalinks, and networked C2 systems in at least one DoD operational environment.
  • Familiarity with MIL-STD test processes 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 obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret security clearance.
  • Subject to pre-employment and randomized substance screening.

Skills

Required:Test planningTest executionRequirements managementTest reportingLeadership

Benefits

  • Comprehensive, competitive benefits package available to employees (health, recovery, and related support)
Last updated Oct 21, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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