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Assembly Integration and Test Engineer, Space Systems

Anduril· Manufacturing : Manufacturing Engineering : Manufacturing Engineering
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Costa Mesa, CA$146k - $194kFull-timePosted 6d ago

About the role

Anduril’s Space Manufacturing team seeks an Assembly Integration and Test Engineer to lead and perform system integration, testing, and assembly for ground support equipment, PCBA, and space vehicles, with a focus on high-reliability aerospace hardware in a fast-paced, resource-limited environment.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and participate in system integration and test campaigns, developing test plans, test procedures, and schedules, coordinating resource needs, test equipment, and test facility needs.
  • Lead test readiness reviews (TRRs) for flight hardware.
  • Participate in manufacturing readiness reviews (MRRs) for flight hardware.
  • Develop, document, and continuously improve processes for the manufacturing, assembly, and integration of PCBAs and box-level assemblies, and space vehicles, ensuring compliance with space-grade standards.
  • Perform hands-on hardware and software testing at unit-level and system level.
  • Perform detailed root cause analyses (RCA) and drive corrective actions for non-conformances/anomalies identified during integration and test.
  • Specify, procure, and maintain assembly tools, fixtures, and equipment required for integration and test.
  • Communicate with supply chain, hardware teams, program management, and test teams to manage priorities and resolve technical challenges.

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in aerospace, aviation, military, or other high-reliability industries, including 2+ years in hands-on integration and test of flight or comparably high-reliability hardware.
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or another technical discipline.
  • A working, cross-disciplinary understanding of both mechanical and electrical engineering — comfortable interpreting mechanical drawings and GD&T as well as electrical schematics, troubleshooting across both mechanical hardware and electrical/electronic systems, and interfacing with design engineers to address DFM/DFA challenges.
  • 3+ years of hands-on experience in unit-level, space-vehicle, or system integration, assembly, and environmental testing, with direct involvement in at least 2 of: vibration, thermal vacuum, acoustic, shock, or EMI/EMC.
  • Hands-on integration or test experience with electro-optical/infrared (EO/IR) or comparable sensor and payload systems — at least 1 such area, and preferably more than one (e.g., EO/IR, RF/communications, or optical instruments).
  • 3+ years of practical, hands-on experience using test equipment such as oscilloscopes, network analyzers, power supplies, electronic loads, and DAQs.
  • 2+ years working with Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), and/or Material Resource Planning (MRP), including hands-on use of at least 1 as a system of record in production.
  • 2+ years applying manufacturing process controls, quality assurance, and continuous-improvement methodologies.
  • Willing to work on-site full-time in Costa Mesa, CA in cleanrooms and around sensitive flight hardware, with travel up to 15% to test and supplier sites.
  • Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance.

Skills

Required:Test planning and executionRoot cause analysisMechanical and electrical interface troubleshootingTools and instrumentation

Benefits

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

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