System 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 a System 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).
• 2+ years applying manufacturing process controls, quality assurance, and continuous-improvement methodologies.
• 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 plans, and paid time off.