Senior Test & Evaluation Engineer, Connected Warfare

Anduril Anduril · Defense · Costa Mesa, CA · Hardware Engineering : Hardware Test Operations : Hardware Test Operations

This role is for a Senior Test & Evaluation Engineer at Anduril, a defense technology company. The engineer will lead test campaigns for command and control systems, focusing on integrated hardware/software systems in both lab and field environments. Responsibilities include developing and executing test strategies, collaborating with cross-functional teams and government stakeholders, analyzing performance data, and reporting findings. The role requires extensive experience in system-level testing, requirements development, and familiarity with DoD operational settings and standards.

What you'd actually do

  1. Develop, execute, and report on system integration, developmental, operational, and customer acceptance tests for Eagle Eye and other Connected Warfare products.
  2. Create requirements-based, scenario-driven, and operationally relevant test methods. Incorporate customer standards, manage traceability, and ensure robust test metrics.
  3. Oversee Test Readiness Reviews (TRRs), manage test incidents, and track deficiencies while coordinating with internal teams and external agencies.
  4. Analyze system performance data in both lab and field environments. Deliver actionable insights and formal test reports to drive improvement.
  5. Represent the team at reviews, readiness boards, and milestone decision points, ensuring safe and effective test execution.

Skills

Required

  • Bachelor’s degree in Systems, Electrical, or Computer Engineering (or a related discipline)
  • 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
  • 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

Nice to have

  • Experience with network hardware, related capabilities and scalability testing
  • 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

What the JD emphasized

  • stringent DoD standards
  • MIL-STD-810H
  • Active or immediately eligible for a U.S. Secret security clearance