Air Vehicle Systems Verification Lead

Anduril Industries•Costa Mesa, CA

About The Position

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century’s most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Anduril’s family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a realtime, 3D command and control center. As the world enters an era of strategic competition, Anduril is committed to bringing cutting-edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years. ABOUT THE JOB WHY WE'RE HERE: We are hiring a Systems Verification Lead to support production of a Group 5 autonomous aircraft. The Systems Verification Lead is the technical authority for hardware verification strategy and execution across the full product lifecycle — from design verification testing (DVT) through environmental qualification, production acceptance, and ground & flight test. This role is accountable for demonstrating that all hardware meets system-level requirements and technical performance metrics (TPMs) before fielding, and for ensuring that verification activities are planned, executed, and documented in accordance with the program Systems Engineering Management Plan (SEMP). This hire will work across disciplines (structures, avionics, propulsion, thermal, EE), directly interfacing with suppliers, test labs, integration teams, configuration management, manufacturing, and the customer, and will be responsible for driving verification maturity from development through manufacturing readiness.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline
7+ years of experience in systems engineering, verification & validation, or test engineering in aerospace or defense
3+ years leading or coordinating multi-disciplinary test campaigns (environmental, functional, integration, or flight test)
Experience with SEMP development or execution, including verification planning aligned to technical review gates
Experience defining and tracking technical performance metrics for verification programs
Demonstrated experience planning and leading Test Readiness Reviews
Working knowledge of configuration management processes (FCA/PCA, as-built records, ECP effectivity) as they apply to test article control
Experience developing acceptance test plans and procedures for transition from qualification to production
Strong working knowledge of military environmental test standards: MIL-STD-810 (climatic/dynamic), MIL-STD-461 (EMI/EMC), MIL-STD-464 (E3), and MIL-STD-704 (aircraft power)
Experience evaluating supplier qualification data and conducting gap analyses or similarity assessments for COTS/MOTS hardware
Proficiency with requirements management tools (e.g., Jama, DOORS, Polarion)
Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to present verification status, TPMs, and TRR packages to program leadership and customers
U.S. citizenship required; ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in Systems Engineering or a related discipline
10+ years in hardware V&V with increasing scope and responsibility
INCOSE CSEP or ASEP certification
Experience supporting ground test and flight test campaigns for air vehicles or UAS platforms
Familiarity with DO-160 and cross-referencing commercial test evidence against military standards
Experience with airworthiness qualification processes and safety-of-flight verification
Experience with MRL (Manufacturing Readiness Level) assessments and MRR participation
Knowledge of AS9100 quality management systems
Experience with data platforms (e.g., Foundry, Confluence) for verification tracking and reporting
Prior experience on tactical UAS, fighter, or similar defense aircraft programs
Active Secret clearance or higher

Responsibilities

Technical authority for hardware verification strategy and execution across the full product lifecycle — from design verification testing (DVT) through environmental qualification, production acceptance, and ground & flight test.
Accountable for demonstrating that all hardware meets system-level requirements and technical performance metrics (TPMs) before fielding.
Ensuring that verification activities are planned, executed, and documented in accordance with the program Systems Engineering Management Plan (SEMP).
Working across disciplines (structures, avionics, propulsion, thermal, EE), directly interfacing with suppliers, test labs, integration teams, configuration management, manufacturing, and the customer.
Driving verification maturity from development through manufacturing readiness.

Benefits

Comprehensive, competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees) ensures you’re supported in health, recovery, and whatever comes next.
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

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