Senior Air Vehicle Systems Engineer, Hardware Verification, Integration

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.
ABOUT THE JOBWHY WE'RE HERE:We are hiring V&V System Engineers to support production of a Group 5 autonomous aircraft.
The systems engineering team is looking for V&V Systems Engineers for hardware verification and execution across the full product lifecycle
- from design verification testing (DVT) through environmental qualification, production acceptance, and ground & flight test. This role is accountable for demonstrating that all hardware meets system level requirements and technical performance metrics (TPMs) before fielding, and for ensuring that verification activities are planned, executed, and documented in accordance with the program Systems Engineering Management Plan (SEMP).
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONSEducation:B.
S. in aerospace, mechanical, electrical or similar engineering or technical fieldExperience:7+ years of experience in systems engineering, hardware qualification, or test & evaluation in aerospace, defense, or similarly regulated industriesDirect experience supporting environmental qualification testing of electronic or electromechanical hardware (e.g., LRUs, avionics, actuators)Technical Knowledge:Working knowledge of MIL-STD-810 (environmental test methods: vibration, shock, temperature, altitude, humidity, salt fog, sand & dust)Familiarity with MIL-STD-461 (EMI/EMC: conducted/radiated emissions and susceptibility — CS101, CE102, RE102, RS103, CS114-CS118)Familiarity with MIL-STD-464 (electromagnetic environmental effects: bonding, HERP, HERO, TEMPEST)Understanding of MIL-STD-704 (aircraft electric power characteristics) as it applies to utilization equipmentUnderstanding of verification methods (Test, Analysis, Demonstration, Inspection) and when each is appropriateExperience with requirements traceability — decomposing system-level requirements to component-level verification evidenceAbility to read and interpret qualification test reports, certificates of conformance, and supplier technical data packagesProcess & Methodology:Experience with V&V planning: developing verification cross-reference matrices (VCRMs), test plans, and verification evidence packagesUnderstanding of Qualification by Similarity (QBS) methodology, including similarity assessments and gap analysis for COTS/MOTS hardwareFamiliarity with the systems engineering V-model and how hardware qualification feeds into system-level acceptanceTools:Proficiency with requirements management tools (e.g., Jama, DOORS, Polarion)Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel for compliance matrices and data analysis, Word for test plans and reports, PowerPoint for technical reviews)Other:U.
S. citizenship requiredAbility to obtain and maintain a U.
S. security clearancePREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS5+ years in hardware qualification or environmental test engineeringExperience with DO-160 (RTCA environmental test standard) and cross-referencing DO-160 results against MIL-STD-810/461 requirementsExperience with MIL-HDBK-310 (global climatic data) and its application to operational environment definitionHands-on experience directing or witnessing environmental testing at a qualification test labExperience with Foundry, Confluence, or similar platforms for tracking qualification status and engineering dataExperience supporting airworthiness or safety-of-flight qualification programsFamiliarity with AS9100 or equivalent quality management systemsPrior work on UAS, tactical aircraft, or similar defense platformsActive Secret clearance or higherUS Salary Range$166,000—$220,000 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:BenefitsAt Anduril, we invest in our people. Our comprehensive, competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees) ensures you’re supported in health, recovery, and whatever comes next.
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