Senior Test & Evaluation Engineer, Titan
Costa Mesa, CA - USA
Job Summary
Anduril Industries is seeking a highly motivated Senior Test and Evaluation Engineer to lead critical test campaigns for our the testing and evaluation of the Armys Next Generation Command & Control (NGC2) system Menace Family of Systems and related cutting-edge this role youll collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams and government stakeholders to plan coordinate execute and report on developmental and operational tests across our suite of integrated software and hardware systems.
Responsibilities
- Drive End-to-End Testing: Manage test campaigns from lab-based hardware-in-the-loop (HITL) integration to field validation testing. This will include the software hardware and network traffic across a series of nodes customized for varying military applications.
- Innovate & Execute: Define test strategies that ensure our systems meet stringent DoD standards and deliver decisive advantages to the warfighter.
- Collaborate Extensively: Work closely with Program Management Engineering SEIT external test ranges and government partners to achieve test objectives. Including parameters outlined as such in MIL-STD-810H
What Youll Do
- Develop execute and report on system integration developmental operational and customer acceptance tests for Eagle Eye and other Connected Warfare products.
- Create requirements-based scenario-driven and operationally relevant test methods. Incorporate customer standards manage traceability and ensure robust test metrics.
- Oversee Test Readiness Reviews (TRRs) manage test incidents and track deficiencies while coordinating with internal teams and external agencies.
- Analyze system performance data in both lab and field environments. Deliver actionable insights and formal test reports to drive improvement.
- Represent the team at reviews readiness boards and milestone decision points ensuring safe and effective test execution.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in Systems Electrical or Computer Engineering (or a related discipline). Advanced degree preferred; equivalent experience considered.:
- 8 years in system-level test and evaluation of integrated hardware/software systems.
- 3 years in a technical leadership or test lead capacity.
- Extensive hands-on experience conducting developmental and operational test events in lab and field environments.
- Strong background in requirements development test planning verification/validation and traceability management.
- Familiarity with RF communications tactical datalinks and networked C2 systems in DoD operational settings.
- Experience leading test efforts to guide product designs/development via the use of MIL-STD-810H as your foundational reference.
- Demonstrated experience with System Level Environmental Testing: Climatic Testing Mechanical/Dynamic Testing Ingress Protection (IP) Testing (IP5X/IP6X) Corrosion & UV Testing
- Proficient in defining and reporting test metrics (e.g. test coverage requirements verification defect closure rates).
- Excellent verbal and written skills; proven ability to brief senior stakeholders.
- Willing and able to travel on an as needed basis.
- Active or immediately eligible for a U.S. Secret security clearance.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with network hardware related capabilities and scalability testing:
- Hardware - starshield/kymeta fulfilling throughput and bandwidth requirements
- Latency and Jitter
- Packet Loss Percentages and Root Cause Analysis
- Security Vulnerabilities (i.e. Penetration Testing)
- Redundancy and Failover
- Prior experience as a Test Lead on a DoD program or equivalent.
- Knowledge of EMI/EMC MIL-STD-810 environmental testing and MIL-STD-1275/1553/1760 standards.
- Experience with test automation frameworks data analysis tools CI/CD pipelines and hardware-in-the-loop environments.
- Exposure to remote austere or tactical test operations; eligibility for Top Secret/SCI clearance is a plus.
If youre ready to leverage your test expertise in a fast-paced mission-critical environment and ensure that Eagle Eye and our Connected Warfare Systems deliver decisive warfighter capabilities we want to hear from you. Join Anduril Industries and be a part of our groundbreaking defense innovation.
US Salary Range
$146000 - $194000 USD
The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience education and/or training critical skills and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers; and are considered part of Andurils total compensation package. Additionally Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees including:
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