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Anduril Industries

Senior Integration and Test Engineer, Space Systems

Anduril Industries, Costa Mesa, CA


Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century’s most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Anduril’s family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a realtime, 3D command and control center. As the world enters an era of strategic competition, Anduril is committed to bringing cutting-edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years.Anduril’s Manufacturing team is seeking a Senior Integration and Test Engineer to join our team. The Manufacturing Team is responsible for rapidly iterating and building cutting-edge defense hardware. This includes flight vehicles and payloads, test fixtures, ground support equipment, and production lines. This responsibility includes everything in the manufacturing value-chain, including, but not limited to, Design for Manufacturability work, tool design & selection, process creation & optimization, vendor sourcing & interaction, quality planning, and work documentation associated with the hardware that the Manufacturing Engineer owns.The right person for this role can demonstrate past holistic ownership on solving technical challenges with a creative, physical, and scrappy solutions that they either personally manufacturing or oversaw manufacturing on, in a fast-paced, resource-limited environment. If you are someone who thrives in such an environment, then this role is for you. WHAT YOU'LL DOOwn Integration and testing of Anduril’s space productsDrive system level design and testing procedureProvide Design for manufacturability and assembly feedbackDevelop novel tooling solutions for fabrication and assemblyOwn Integration of Anduril payloads onto satellite and launch vehiclesWrite documentation required for successfully manufacturing their hardware at scale, such as work instructions, quality plans, inspection requirements, etc.Evaluate and disposition nonconformances of flight hardwareIterate on assembly processes to incorporate lessons learnedWork with contract manufacturers and bus providers to develop repeatable, sustained processes for quick-turn development as well as at-scale productionWork with technicians and other engineers hands-on, building prototype hardwareContribute to end-customer hardware mechanical or electrical design, including interconnects, board fabrication and inspection, etc.Travel to partner sites to do final integration, Qualification, and acceptance testingREQUIRED QUALIFICATIONSDegree in a technical field such as engineering, math, or a hard scienceAt least 5 years of experience in a relevant field, preferably space manufacturing, systems engineering, or design of electromechanical hardwareDemonstrated ability to creatively deliver electromechanical hardware in a resource-constrained environmentDemonstrated in-kind or direct team leadership skills, with backing examplesPersonal experience physically manufacturing hardware via any means (machining, fabrication, soldering, assembly, etc.) Work on personal or extracurricular projects is a plus.Familiarity with CAD software, Manufacturing Execution systems, and ERP/MRP systemsA genuine interest in manufacturing and thirst for learningMust be able to obtain and maintain US security clearancePREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSTest hardware and software development experienceExperience with integration and testing of avionics, payloads, solar, propulsion, ADCS, or other space hardwareSoftware scripting experience in any languageExperience writing test plans, procedures, and work instruction documentationAbility to work in space manufacturing environmentsDemonstrated skill at driving and questioning design and customer requirementsCurrently possess an active U.S. Secret/Top Secret security clearanceUS Salary Range$128,000—$210,000 USDThe 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:Platinum Healthcare Benefits: For U.S. roles, we offer top tier platinum coverage (medical, dental, vision) that are 100% covered by Anduril for you and 90% covered for your dependents.For UK roles, Private Medical Insurance (PMI): Anduril will cover the full cost of the insurance premium for an employee and dependents.For AUS roles, Private health plan through Bupa: Coverage is fully subsidized by Anduril.Basic Life/AD&D and long-term disability insurance 100% covered by Anduril, plus the option to purchase additional life insurance for you and your dependents.Extremely generous company holiday calendar including a holiday hiatus in December, and highly competitive PTO plans.16 weeks of paid Caregiver & Wellness Leave to care for a family member, bond with your baby, or tend to your own medical condition.Family Planning & Parenting Support: Fertility (eg, IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carrier coverage with additional benefits and resources to provide support from planning to parenting.Mental Health Resources: We provide free mental health resources 24/7 including therapy, life coaching, and more. Additional work-life services, such as free legal and financial support, available to you as well.A professional development stipend is available to all Andurilians.Daily Meals and Provisions: For many of our offices this means breakfast, lunch and fully stocked micro-kitchens.Company-funded commuter benefits available based on your region.Relocation assistance (depending on role eligibility).401(k) retirement savings plan - both a traditional and Roth 401(k). (US roles only)The recruiter assigned to this role can share more information about the specific compensation and benefit details associated with this role during the hiring process.Anduril is an equal-opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. The Anduril team is made up of incredibly talented and unique individuals, who together are disrupting industry norms by creating new paths towards the future of defense technology. All qualified applicants will be treated with respect and receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, uniform service, Veteran status, age, or any other protected characteristic per federal, state, or local law, including those with a criminal history, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the CA Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. We actively encourage members of recognized minorities, women, Veterans, and those with disabilities to apply, and we work to create a welcoming and supportive environment for all applicants throughout the interview process. If you are someone passionate about working on problems that have a real-world impact, we'd love to hear from you!To view Anduril's candidate data privacy policy, please visit .