Systems Test Engineer, Space

Anduril's Space team is dedicated to expanding our AI-powered capabilities into the final frontier, enhancing Space Domain Awareness, Space Control, and Command and Control for U.S. military and allied partners. We're developing fully integrated hardware and software systems, including Lattice for Space Missions and modular payloads, to address growing threats in space and ensure our Guardians maintain a decisive advantage in this contested warfighting domain.

We are looking for a Systems Test Engineer, Space to join our rapidly growing team in Costa Mesa, CA. As a Systems Test Engineer for our Space team, you own the space systems assembly, integration, and test functions for qualification and flight hardware. You will be responsible for the test execution against derived requirements and conducting the tests within a safe manner. You will be responsible for testing space systems from supporting modules, to technology-differentiated payloads to full satellite systems. You will also be responsible for the development, maintenance and upgrading of test support hardware. This role is directly tied to an ongoing, funded programs within Anduril’s Space Business Line. The programs require building and fielding a resilient, software-defined spacecraft systems across numerous mission threads. We work with mission partners and operators to deploy reliable and robust capabilities on operationally-relevant fielding timelines to meet complex challenges across the DOD and IC.

This role is directly tied to an ongoing, funded programs within Anduril’s Space Business Line. The programs require building and fielding a resilient, software-defined spacecraft systems across numerous mission threads. We work with mission partners and operators to deploy reliable and robust capabilities on operationally-relevant fielding timelines to meet complex challenges across the DOD and IC.

• 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

• 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
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance

• Experience with Python, Matlab and/or Linux systems
• A desire to work on critical software in the space domain
• Experience with testing/validation leveraging FlatSats, Hardware-in-the-Loop testbeds
• Experience working in 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