Systems Test Engineer, Space

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

Description For Systems Test Engineer, Space

Anduril Industries is seeking a Systems Test Engineer for their Space team to lead integration and test campaigns for modules, payloads, and full satellite systems. This role is part of ongoing, funded programs within Anduril's Space Business Line, focusing on building resilient, software-defined spacecraft systems across various mission threads. The ideal candidate will have a strong engineering background, experience in space systems flight hardware testing, and the ability to work on complex technical problems with minimal oversight.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead integration and test campaigns for space systems hardware
  • Develop procedures for prototype, qualification, and acceptance testing
  • Create and maintain necessary mechanical and electrical ground support equipment
  • Develop automated test scripts and analyze metrics for debugging and monitoring
  • Triage issues, root cause failures, and coordinate corrective actions

Required Qualifications:

  • Strong engineering background in Electrical, Software, Aerospace Engineering, or equivalent
  • Experience in assembly, integration, and testing of space systems flight hardware
  • Deep understanding of industry and government test standards
  • Experience with space environmental testing (vibration, thermal vacuum, EMI/EMC)
  • Ability to quickly understand complex systems and detailed requirements
  • Clear communication and organizational skills
  • Experience writing technical documentation, procedures, and reports
  • Eligibility to obtain and hold a US DoD security clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience with Python, Matlab, and/or Linux systems
  • Experience with FlatSats and Hardware-in-the-Loop testbeds
  • Familiarity with cleanroom and ESD-safe environments
  • Understanding of sensors, signal conditioning, and data acquisition electronics
  • Experience with RF integration and testing
  • Experience with optical systems integration and testing

Anduril offers competitive compensation, excellent benefits, and the opportunity to work on cutting-edge defense technology. Join our team and contribute to transforming military capabilities with advanced technology.

Last updated 2 months ago

Responsibilities For Systems Test Engineer, Space

  • Lead and own the integration and test campaigns for modules, payloads and full satellite systems
  • Integrate across numerous teams to collaboratively identify testing requirements to include verification and validation plans
  • Develop procedures for prototype, qualification and acceptance of space systems flight hardware
  • Develop and maintain necessary mechanical and electrical ground support equipment for space systems hardware
  • Develop and maintain automated test scripts for space systems hardware
  • Create and analyze metrics that are leveraged for debugging and monitoring
  • Triage issues, root cause failures, corrective actions and coordinate next-steps

Requirements For Systems Test Engineer, Space

Python
Linux
  • Strong engineering background from industry or school, ideally in areas/fields such as Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or other equivalent engineering field
  • Experience conducting assembly, integration and test of space systems flight hardware with a focus on complete test coverage and high yield test campaigns
  • Deep understanding of industry and government test standards
  • Experience with space environmental testing including vibration, thermal vacuum and electromagnetic interference and compatibility
  • 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 including documentation and training material
  • Experience writing technical documentation, procedures, and reports
  • Must be eligible to obtain and hold an US DoD security clearance (Secret, Top Secret, TS with SCI)

Benefits For Systems Test Engineer, Space

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Parental Leave
Commuter Benefits
Relocation Benefits
  • Platinum Benefits: Top tier platinum coverage (medical, dental, vision, life) with 100% of premiums covered for employees
  • 16 Weeks paid parental leave for all caregivers
  • Comprehensive family planning support including fertility planning and treatment, adoption support, gestational carrier support, and fertility preservation
  • Unlimited Provisions: Healthy meals and snacks provided at every office
  • Commuter benefits depending on region
  • Relocation assistance
  • Unlimited and Incentivized Time Off

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