Senior Test Engineer, Connected Warfare

Anduril Industries is seeking a highly motivated Senior Test and Evaluation Engineer to lead critical test campaigns for our the testing and evaluation of the Army’s Next Generation Command & Control (NGC2) system, Menace Family of Systems, and related cutting-edge products. In this role, you'll collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams and government stakeholders to plan, coordinate, execute, and report on developmental and operational tests across our suite of integrated software and hardware systems.

Responsibilities

• Drive End-to-End Testing: Manage test campaigns from lab-based hardware-in-the-loop (HITL) integration to field validation testing. This will include the software, hardware, and network traffic across a series of nodes customized for varying military applications.
• Innovate & Execute: Define test strategies that ensure our systems meet stringent DoD standards and deliver decisive advantages to the warfighter.
• Collaborate Extensively: Work closely with Program Management, Development Engineering, NW Engineering, Architects, Systems Engineers, external test ranges, and government partners to achieve test objectives.

What You’ll Do

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

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Systems, Electrical, or Computer Engineering (or a related discipline). Advanced degree preferred; equivalent experience considered.:
• 5+ years in system-level test and evaluation of integrated hardware/software systems.
• 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.
• Demonstrated experience with System Level Environmental Testing: Climatic Testing, Mechanical/Dynamic Testing, Ingress Protection (IP) Testing (IP5X/IP6X), Corrosion & UV Testing
• In this role, you will be subject to pre-employment and randomized substance screening, as required by the Company.
• Strong background in network and packet level analysis.
• Packet capture
• Packet loss
• Latency and Jitter
• Packet completion
• Strong background in data analysis and reporting
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with network hardware, related capabilities and scalability testing:
• Hardware - starshield/kymeta, tactical radios fulfilling throughput and bandwidth requirements
• Latency and Jitter
• Security Vulnerabilities (i.e. Penetration Testing)
• Redundancy and Failover
• 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 is a plus.

If you’re ready to leverage your test expertise in a fast-paced, mission-critical environment and ensure that Eagle Eye and our Connected Warfare Systems deliver decisive warfighter capabilities, we want to hear from you. Join Anduril Industries and be a part of our groundbreaking defense innovation.