Assembly Integration and Test Engineer, Space Systems

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology.

Anduril's Space Manufacturing team is seeking an Assembly Integration and Test Engineer to join our team. The Space Manufacturing team is responsible for assembly, integration, and test of ground support equipment, PCBA, unit-level, and integrated systems that are vital for our aerospace and defense operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and participate in system integration and test campaigns, developing test plans, test procedures, and schedules, coordinating resource needs, test equipment, and test facility needs.
• Lead test readiness reviews (TRRs) for flight hardware.
• Participate in manufacturing readiness reviews (MRRs) for flight hardware.
• Develop, document, and continuously improve processes for the manufacturing, assembly, and integration of PCBAs and box-level assemblies, and space vehicles, ensuring compliance with space-grade standards.
• Perform hands-on hardware and software testing at unit-level and system level.
• Perform detailed root cause analyses (RCA) and drive corrective actions for non-conformances/anomalies identified during integration and test.
• Specify, procure, and maintain assembly tools, fixtures, and equipment required for integration and test.
• Communicate with supply chain, hardware teams, program management, and test teams to manage priorities and resolve technical challenges.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in aerospace, aviation, military, or other high-reliability industries, including 2+ years in hands-on integration and test of flight or comparably high-reliability hardware.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or another technical discipline.
• A working, cross-disciplinary understanding of both mechanical and electrical engineering.
• 3+ years of hands-on experience in unit-level, space-vehicle, or system integration, assembly, and environmental testing.
• Hands-on integration or test experience with electro-optical/infrared (EO/IR) or comparable sensor and payload systems.
• 3+ years of practical, hands-on experience using test equipment such as oscilloscopes, network analyzers, power supplies, electronic loads, and DAQs.
• 2+ years working with Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), and/or Material Resource Planning (MRP).
• Willing to work on-site full-time in Costa Mesa, CA.
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Support of at least 1 full spacecraft integration-and-test campaign.
• 2+ years working on satellite systems, spacecraft, launch vehicles, or related technologies.
• Proficiency with CAD or 3D-modeling software for tooling design.
• Experience working in an ISO 7 or cleaner cleanroom.
• Experience assembling electro-optical instruments.
• Familiarity with tools such as JIRA, NX design, and Python.
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Top Secret security clearance.

Benefits Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including comprehensive health insurance, retirement savings, and paid time off.