Electrical System Test Engineer

Company: Anduril Industries
Location: Costa Mesa
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

The Hardware Engineering Organization is looking for an Electrical System Test Engineer to deliver value and innovation as Anduril’s products across all domains - air, land, water, and space - are introduced to the market. The team provides rapid, comprehensive development and compliance test capabilities that inform design and architecture trades meanwhile improving system performance and reliability. This is more than mere test execution, this is ownership of electromagnetic resilience and continuous improvement through rigorous evaluation, troubleshooting, and innovation. WHAT YOU'LL DO Create and maintain electrical system test strategy, and test plans for various Anduril products. Conduct electrical compliance and robustness testing such as MIL-STD-461, MIL-STD-704, and MIL-STD-1275. Design and deploy electrical system integration test benches. (Iron Bird/Copper Bird/Lab Car). Support on vehicle level to component level test requirement decomposition. Drive coverage and analysis of failures observed in unit-level, integration, and system-level testing. Devise mitigations for test failures and path to compliance and reliability. Perform integration testing of electrical subsystems and their functionality. Leverage data analysis and existing tools to reproduce and characterize failures. Support environmental reliability testing (HALT/HASS) efforts on PCBA and LRU level. Develop customized harnesses and fixtures for EMI/EMC and power quality tests. Support validation of automated test systems. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Electronics, Computer, Mechanical Engineering, or related fields 5 years of relevant industry experience with emphasis on EMI/EMC, hardware validation, and integration testing Familiarity with hardware development life cycle, reliability, and compliance testing General understanding of engineering concepts, principles, and theory with technical experience demonstrating the application of those concepts while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance Familiarity with Python and/or MATLAB for data parsing and data visualization Familiarity with electronics test equipment such as power supplies, electronic loads, oscilloscope, function generators, signal generators, spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, data acquisition and measurement sensors Familiarity with environmental testing such as MIL-STD-461, MIL-STD-464, MIL-STD-704, MIL-STD-810, and MIL-STD-1275 Strong root cause analysis skills Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal and communication skills Ability to travel to and work at remote sites supporting test integration, commissioning, and training as required Must be able to obtain a security clearance PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS 7 years of relevant industry experience Pursuing a Master’s of Science or PHD in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science or related field Experience with firmware integration, vehicle level validation and debugging Demonstrated knowledge of regulatory compliance standards Familiarity with LabVIEW, TILE, or similar software for test execution and automation Familiarity with analytical and modeling tools like SPICE, HFSS, CST, etc. US Salary Range $129,000 - $161,000 USD The 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: Healthcare Benefits US Roles: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you. UK & AUS Roles: We cover full cost of medical insurance premiums for you and your dependents. IE Roles: We offer an annual contribution toward your private health insurance for you and your dependents. Additional Benefits Income Protection : Anduril covers life and disability insurance for all employees. Generous time off : Highly competitive PTO plans with a holiday hiatus in December. Caregiver & Wellness Leave is available to care for family members, bond with a new baby, or address your own medical needs. Family Planning & Parenting Support: Coverage for fertility treatments (e.g., IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carriers, along with resources to support you and your partner from planning to parenting. Mental Health Resources: Access free mental health resources 24/7, including therapy and life coaching. Additional work-life services, such as legal and financial support, are also available. Professional Development: Annual reimbursement for professional development Commuter Benefits: Company-funded commuter benefits based on your region. Relocation Assistance: Available depending on role eligibility. Retirement Savings Plan US Roles: Traditional 401(k), Roth, and after-tax (mega backdoor Roth) options. UK & IE Roles: Pension plan with employer match. AUS Roles: Superannuation plan. The recruiter assigned to this role can share more information about the specific compensation and benefit details associated with this role during the hiring process. Protecting Yourself from Recruitment Scams Anduril is committed to maintaining the integrity of our Talent acquisition process and the security of our candidates. We've observed a rise in sophisticated phishing and fraudulent schemes where individuals impersonate Anduril representatives, luring job seekers with false interviews or job offers. These scammers often attempt to extract payment or sensitive personal information. To ensure your safety and help you navigate your job search with confidence, please keep the following critical points in mind: No Financial Requests: Anduril will never solicit payment or demand personal financial details (such as banking information, credit card numbers, or social security numbers) at any stage of our hiring process. Our legitimate recruitment is entirely free for candidates. 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