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Project Engineer - Advanced Effects

Anduril· Hardware Platform : Hardware Engineering Services
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Costa Mesa, CA$129k - $171kFull-timePosted 1w ago

About the role

Anduril Industries is seeking a Project Engineer for the Advanced Effects domain to join the Test and Evaluation team. The role focuses on new development, system integration, and flight-test activities for small UAS, missiles, or weapon systems, bridging concept through production-ready stages in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate on integration, maintenance and testing strategies to achieve program objectives.
  • Facilitate and coordinate all aspects of testing activities, including personnel, equipment, datalinks, test facilities, and legal compliance.
  • Act as a Project Engineer for small UAS, missile or weapon systems to include development, certification, and integration tests of subsystems to the AUR configuration.
  • Work oversight and guidance of test and integration efforts at the system and subsystem levels
  • Communicate clearly, and in writing, all facets of a flight test program to include test plans, test procedures, flight cards and test reports.
  • Work with multiple cross-department organizations to plan test events and lead the successful execution of those test events.
  • Participate in requirements development and design reviews with various engineering teams
  • Support safety review boards and test readiness reviews.
  • Leading or contributing to RCCA teams or initiatives
  • Facilitation/creation of associated system documentation (system manuals, checklists, acceptance procedures, etc)
  • Responsibility and authority are equal with skills, experience, and program objectives
  • Coordination includes project and test progress status, interfacing with program leadership, preparing and maintaining technical and tactical level schedules and plans, and managing resource constraints
  • Work closely with internal and external customers, when needed
  • Responsible for observing all laws, regulations and other applicable obligations wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the Company.
  • Test execution responsibilities, when needed, include T&E of hardware and software with emphasis placed on resource planning, conducting ground and flight testing, process improvement/development and participating in technical test reviews.
  • Establish safe operational procedures and practices.

Qualifications

  • A bachelor's degree or a related technical discipline from an accredited institution and 8+ years test engineering experience.
  • Ability to travel as required for planning and testing
  • Previous experience with and/or current working knowledge of MIL-STD-8591, MIL-STD-2088, MIL-STD-1553, MIL-STD-1760, AS8775, AS5653, etc.
  • Previous experience in SRM or liquid propulsion systems testing.
  • Expertise and working knowledge of the National Airspace System and UAS operating rules and regulations thereof.
  • Must have a complete understanding of engineering concepts, principles, codes, and theory; experience demonstrating a broad application of those concepts; and, expansive knowledge of principles, concepts, theory, and practices in related technical specialties.
  • Must possess the ability to understand new concepts quickly; apply them accurately; organize, schedule, and coordinate work phases; and, determine the appropriate approach at the task level or, with assistance, at the project level to provide solutions to a range of complex problems.
  • Ability to troubleshoot in high-pressure or time-sensitive situations
  • Experience in system engineering tools (Jira, Confluence, Sharepoint)
  • Strong computer and documentation experience.
  • Must have strong communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills.
  • Prior experience as a test director, test conductor or equivalent on flying systems.
  • Experience working with the Department of Defense (DoD).
  • Familiarity with Linux/Unix OS; comfortable obtaining data from software platforms using command-line tools.
  • Strong mechanical and technical aptitude with tools and electronics.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team; able to perform complex tasks in one or more engineering areas.
  • Strong leadership skills, with previous experience in leading a team.
  • Able to work extended hours as required.
  • Must possess and be able to maintain an active U.S. Top Secret security clearance.

Skills

Required:Flight test engineeringSystems integrationDoD regulatory knowledgeDocumentation and communication
Nice to have:Test leadership

Benefits

  • Competitive salary and top-tier benefits for full-time employees.
  • Equity grants included in offers as part of total compensation package.
Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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