Senior Test and Evaluation Engineer

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Test Engineer to join our maritime team. You will work closely with the program leadership and a wide spectrum of cross-departments to help build a team focused on solving hard problems and changing the industry forever. In this role you will be responsible for supporting the integration of various subsystems, leading the testing effort, and ensuring overall system performance meets the required specifications and standards. Join our dynamic team and help us build the next generation of Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs) that will redefine underwater operations.

The Test and Evaluation team at Anduril works across the entire spectrum of products and business lines, as well as all flight operations and test range management. Our team conducts full system level development testing, new production acceptance testing, sub-component qualification testing and much more. In short, if it involves test, we support it. If you are interested in working in an extremely innovative and fast paced environment, where your work directly makes an impact and difference in the products that are fielded this a fantastic opportunity.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

• Support the integration process of various subsystems, including sensors, navigation, propulsion, communication systems, autonomy software, and power systems, into a complete and fully functional AUV


• Work within a dynamic team of multidisciplinary engineers and specialists throughout the life of product design, integration, and test efforts


• Support design and integration of AUV subsystems, components and payloads, including managing interfaces


• Responsible for the development, review, and execution of comprehensive test plans for development, integration, acceptance testing


• Build, support and maintain a test and evaluation program that may be subject to Government test & evaluation standards


• Support day-to-day test operations for our products platforms, or subassemblies, including conducting pre-mission testing, launch and recovery, vehicle tasking, and data analysis both internal and customer facing


• Responsible for setting up, collecting and refining operational metrics


• Support hands-on troubleshooting, repair, operation, and maintenance of AUVs in the field


• Author and/or review detailed operational test reports to document the step-by-step execution of internal and customer facing efforts to test and evaluate the AUV platforms and new capabilities


• Support local sea testing and operations, including multi-day offshore operations


• Support pre-mission and post-mission logistics required to successfully execute test operations


• Participate in design reviews, requirements analysis, and system verification planning to ensure compliance with project goals and industry standard


• Collaborate with external partners or customers in the integration and test phases, cataloging and addressing their requirements and ensuring successful integration of their payloads into the AUV and of the system into the overall mission lifecycle


• Support the implementation and maintain processes for maintaining configuration control, version control, documentation and overall safety throughout the entire development and test cycle, including land and sea based efforts for extended hours as required


• Ability to travel as required for test planning and execution

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• A genuine interest and 5+ years experience in systems engineering, integration, and test


• Experience generating TRRs, Test Plans, Test Procedures, and Test Reports


• Familiarity with concepts of mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, and control theory


• Experience in field test and operationally focused environments


• Knowledge of electronics troubleshooting and ability to use basic test equipment


• Experience with Linux and command line interfaces as well as software debugging


• Proficient in reading and understanding engineering drawings and specifications


• Extremely organized and detail-oriented


• Excellent verbal & written communication skills (effective for broad audiences)


• A sincere commitment to a positive, inclusive, and collaborative culture


• Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret Security Clearance


• High-ownership and a bias toward action – if you see a problem, you want to solve and fix it


• Ability to travel up to 25% of your time, with potential over 25% during key test campaigns/surges

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience operating and testing complex systems in a maritime environment


• Experience integrating subsea sensors, underwater navigation, and communication system


• Demonstrated experience with subsea operational procedures and equipment


• Proficiency in data analysis tools: Python, MATLAB, R, SQL


• Experience managing a test and evaluation program


• Experience in maritime offshore operations

US Salary Range

$145,000 - $170,000 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 Anduril's total compensation package. Additionally, Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including:

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.

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