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Systems Test Engineer, Space

Anduril· AFS : Space Engineering
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Costa Mesa, CA$146k - $194kFull-timePosted 4w ago

About the role

Systems Test Engineer responsible for testing integrated space system qualification and flight hardware, including test planning, execution, reporting, and development of ground support equipment within Anduril’s Space team.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and own the test campaigns for modules, buses, payloads, and full space vehicle systems
  • Assist assembly and integration campaigns for space systems flight hardware
  • Integrate across numerous teams to collaboratively identify testing requirements to include verification and validation plans
  • Develop test plans and procedures for prototype, qualification and acceptance of space systems flight hardware
  • Develop and maintain necessary Mechanical and Electrical Ground Support Equipment for space systems hardware
  • Develop and maintain automated test scripts for space systems hardware
  • Develop and maintain test reporting systems for space systems hardware
  • Create and analyze metrics that are leveraged for debugging and monitoring
  • Triage issues, root cause failures, corrective actions and coordinate next-steps

Qualifications

  • Strong engineering background from industry or school, ideally in Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or other equivalent engineering field
  • 4+ years of professional experience conducting assembly, integration and test of space systems flight hardware with a focus on complete test coverage and high yield test campaigns
  • Deep understanding of industry and government test standards
  • Experience with space environmental testing including vibration, thermal vacuum, and electromagnetic interference and compatibility (EMI/EMC)
  • Ability to quickly understand and navigate complex systems and detailed requirements
  • Capable of solving complex technical problems with little oversight
  • Clear communication and organizational skills, especially when generating documentation and training materials
  • Experience writing technical documentation, procedures, and reports
  • Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. secret security clearance

Skills

Required:EngineeringTest planning and executionDocumentation

Benefits

  • Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers; and are considered part of Anduril's total compensation package.
  • Top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including health, recovery, and other coverage (as described in broadly stated package)
Last updated Sep 23, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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