Integration & Test Lead

Anduril Industries•Costa Mesa, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Anduril is seeking an Integration & Test Lead to join the Maneuver Dominance team at our Costa Mesa HQ to lead critical test efforts in developing an advanced airborne platform. This individual will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of vertical flight focusing on air vehicle development and integrating mission autonomy to meet the evolving demands of defense capabilities. You will work on new aircraft development, including propulsion systems, avionics, batteries, mechanisms, structures, sensors and payloads, in a lean, high-ownership culture where you directly shape the product and operate at a velocity to fly new designs.

Requirements

Bachelor degree or higher in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering or aviation related technical discipline
5+ years experience in Systems Engineering, integration and test
Experience in developing and operating HIL/HITL/IRON BIRD environments for flight vehicles
Vehicle/System level integration and test experience, preferably with Group 3 or larger uncrewed and autonomous platforms. Flight test experience an advantage.
Adept at working safely with high voltage systems, including integration, checkout and test
Extensive knowledge of electronics/communications/integration troubleshooting and ability to use identify and operate appropriate diagnostics instruments. Experienced in debug of common protocols such as CAN/Ethernet/Serial.
Experience with Linux and command line interface as well as software debugging
Practiced in selecting, installing and operating data acquisition systems and specifying sensor types and ranges
Extensive application of every aspect of the test process from planning to reporting
Extremely organized and detail-oriented, excellent verbal & written communication skills (effective for broad audiences)
A sincere commitment to a positive, inclusive, and collaborative culture
Eligible to obtain and maintain a security clearance in United States, United Kingdom, or Australia

Nice To Haves

Trade or Mechanic qualifications considered advantageous
Defense Industry background desirable

Responsibilities

Lead the use of ‘Test’ as a design tool to support component, system and subsystem maturation from discrete bench tests to production representative Vehicle, Mission and Support Systems
Develop and sustain highly representative Hardware In Lab (HIL) and Hardware In The Loop (HITL) physical integration environments – capable of ‘flying’ missions
Focus on the safety of integration environments, ensuring that potential harm of team members can be eliminated by design
Develop, review, and execute right-sized test plans across integration environments, efficiently capturing and reporting learnings, and making recommendations as inputs to design
Implement and maintain processes for configuration control of integration environments
Support factory acceptance, ground and flight test of prototype and production representative Systems

Benefits

Healthcare Benefits
US Roles: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you.
UK & AUS Roles: We cover full cost of medical insurance premiums for you and your dependents.
IE Roles: We offer an annual contribution toward your private health insurance for you and your dependents.
Additional Benefits
Income Protection: Anduril covers life and disability insurance for all employees.
Generous time off: Highly competitive PTO plans with a holiday hiatus in December. Caregiver & Wellness Leave is available to care for family members, bond with a new baby, or address your own medical needs.
Family Planning & Parenting Support: Coverage for fertility treatments (e.g., IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carriers, along with resources to support you and your partner from planning to parenting.
Mental Health Resources: Access free mental health resources 24/7, including therapy and life coaching. Additional work-life services, such as legal and financial support, are also available.
Professional Development: Annual reimbursement for professional development
Commuter Benefits: Company-funded commuter benefits based on your region.
Relocation Assistance: Available depending on role eligibility.
Retirement Savings Plan
US Roles: Traditional 401(k), Roth, and after-tax (mega backdoor Roth) options.
UK & IE Roles: Pension plan with employer match.
AUS Roles: Superannuation plan.