Systems Test Engineer, Space

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology.
Costa Mesa, CA, USA
$120,000 - $180,000
Embedded
Mid-Level Software Engineer
In-Person
Space · Defense

Description For Systems Test Engineer, Space

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company transforming U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. As a Systems Test Engineer for our Space team, you will own the space systems assembly, integration and test functions for qualification and flight hardware. You'll be responsible for test execution, conducting tests safely, and developing and maintaining test support hardware. This role is tied to ongoing, funded programs within Anduril's Space Business Line, building resilient, software-defined spacecraft systems across numerous mission threads.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Leading integration and test campaigns for modules, payloads, and full satellite systems
  • Collaborating with teams to identify testing requirements
  • Developing procedures for prototype, qualification, and acceptance of space systems flight hardware
  • Creating and maintaining mechanical and electrical ground support equipment
  • Developing automated test scripts
  • Analyzing metrics for debugging and monitoring
  • Triaging issues, root cause failures, and coordinating next steps

Required qualifications:

  • Strong engineering background in relevant fields
  • Experience with space systems flight hardware testing
  • Deep understanding of industry and government test standards
  • Experience with space environmental testing
  • Ability to navigate complex systems and requirements
  • Problem-solving skills with minimal oversight
  • Clear communication and documentation skills
  • Eligibility for US DoD security clearance

Preferred qualifications include experience with Python, Matlab, Linux systems, FlatSats, Hardware-in-the-Loop testbeds, cleanroom environments, and RF testing.

Anduril offers competitive benefits, including platinum healthcare coverage, 16 weeks paid parental leave, family planning support, unlimited provisions, commuter benefits, relocation assistance, and unlimited time off. Join us in shaping the future of defense technology!

Last updated 2 months ago

Responsibilities For Systems Test Engineer, Space

  • Lead integration and test campaigns for modules, payloads and full satellite systems
  • Integrate across teams to identify testing requirements
  • Develop procedures for prototype, qualification and acceptance of space systems flight hardware
  • Develop and maintain mechanical and electrical ground support equipment
  • Develop and maintain automated test scripts
  • Create and analyze metrics for debugging and monitoring
  • Triage issues, root cause failures, and coordinate next steps

Requirements For Systems Test Engineer, Space

Python
Linux
  • Strong engineering background in Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or equivalent
  • Experience conducting assembly, integration and test of space systems flight hardware
  • Deep understanding of industry and government test standards
  • Experience with space environmental testing
  • Ability to quickly understand and navigate complex systems and detailed requirements
  • Capable of solving complex technical problems with little oversight
  • Clear communication and organizational skills
  • Experience writing technical documentation, procedures, and reports
  • Must be eligible to obtain and hold a US DoD security clearance

Benefits For Systems Test Engineer, Space

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Parental Leave
Commuter Benefits
Relocation Benefits
  • Platinum healthcare coverage (medical, dental, vision)
  • 16 weeks paid parental leave
  • Family planning support
  • Unlimited provisions (meals and snacks)
  • Commuter benefits
  • Relocation assistance
  • Unlimited and incentivized time off

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