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Anduril Industries

Senior Project Engineer - Advanced Effects

Anduril Industries
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senior full-time $166,000-$220,000 USD Costa Mesa, California

First indexed 14 Oct 2026

Description

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

We are seeking a Senior Project Engineer to join our growing Test and Evaluation team. In this role, you will be heavily involved in new development and solving complex problems, working at the intersection of critical teams to progress from initial concept through production ready.

Responsibilities:

  • Collaborate on integration, maintenance, and testing strategies to achieve program objectives.
  • Facilitate and coordinate all aspects of testing activities, including personnel, equipment, datalinks, test facilities, and legal compliance.
  • Act as a Project Engineer for small UAS, missile or weapon systems, including development, certification, and integration tests of subsystems.
  • Work with multiple cross-department organizations to plan test events and lead the successful execution of those test events.
  • Participate in requirements development and design reviews with various engineering teams.
  • Support safety review boards and test readiness reviews.
  • Lead or contribute to RCCA teams or initiatives.
  • Create and facilitate associated system documentation.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in a related technical discipline and 8+ years of test engineering experience.
  • Previous experience with MIL-STD-8591, MIL-STD-2088, MIL-STD-1553, MIL-STD-1760, AS8775, AS5653, etc.
  • Experience in SRM or liquid propulsion systems testing.
  • Expertise in the National Airspace System and UAS operating rules and regulations.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Prior experience as a test director, test conductor, or equivalent on flying systems.
  • Experience working with the Department of Defense (DoD).
  • Familiarity with Linux/Unix OS and command-line tools.

Benefits:

  • Competitive salary range: $166,000-$220,000 USD
  • Highly competitive equity grants
  • Comprehensive benefits package
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