Test Engineer, Maritime

Company: Anduril Industries
Location: Costa Mesa
Posted on: April 2, 2026

Job Description:

ABOUT THE TEAM We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Test Engineer to join our maritime team. You will work closely with the program leadership and a wide spectrum of cross-departments to help build a team focused on solving hard problems and changing the industry forever. In this role you will be responsible for supporting the integration of various subsystems, leading the testing effort, and ensuring overall system performance meets the required specifications and standards. Join our dynamic team and help us build the next generation of Surface Platforms that will redefine maritime operations. Our team conducts full system level development testing, new production acceptance testing, sub-component qualification testing and much more. In short, if it involves test, we support it. If you are interested in working in an extremely innovative and fast paced environment, where your work directly makes an impact and difference in the products that are fielded this a fantastic opportunity. WHAT YOU'LL DO: Support the integration process of various subsystems, including sensors, navigation, propulsion, communication systems, autonomy software, and power systems, into a complete and fully functional surface platform Work within a dynamic team of multidisciplinary engineers and specialists throughout the life of product design, integration, and test efforts Support design and integration of surface platform subsystems, components and payloads, including managing interfaces Responsible for the development, review, and execution of comprehensive test plans for development, integration, acceptance testing Build, support and maintain a test and evaluation program that may be subject to government test & evaluation standards Support day-to-day test operations for our products, platforms, or sub-assemblies, including conducting pre-mission testing, launch and recovery, vehicle tasking, and data analysis both internal and customer facing Responsible for setting up, collecting and refining operational metrics Support hands-on troubleshooting, repair, operation, and maintenance of surface maritime platforms in the field Author and/or review detailed operational test reports to document the step-by-step execution of internal and customer facing efforts to test and evaluate the surface platforms and new capabilities Support local sea testing and operations, including multi-day offshore operations Support pre-mission and post-mission logistics required to successfully execute test operations Participate in design reviews, requirements analysis, and system verification planning to ensure compliance with project goals and industry standard Collaborate with external partners or customers in the integration and test phases, cataloging and addressing their requirements and ensuring successful integration of their payloads into the surface platform and of the system into the overall mission lifecycle Support the implementation and maintain processes for maintaining configuration control, version control, documentation and overall safety throughout the entire development and test cycle, including land and sea based efforts for extended hours as required Ability to travel (~30%) as required for test planning and execution REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: A genuine interest and 5 years experience in systems engineering, integration, and test Experience generating TRRs, Test Plans, Test Procedures, and Test Reports Familiarity with concepts of mechanical engineering, software development and testing, electrical engineering, and control theory Experience in field test and operationally focused environments Knowledge of electronics troubleshooting and ability to use basic test equipment Experience with Linux and command line interfaces as well as software debugging Proficient in reading and understanding engineering drawings and specifications Extremely organized and detail-oriented Excellent verbal & written communication skills (effective for broad audiences) A sincere commitment to a positive, inclusive, and collaborative culture High-ownership and a bias toward action – if you see a problem, you want to solve and fix it Ability to travel up to 30% of your time, with potential over 30% during key test campaigns/surges Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Top Secret security clearance PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Experience operating and testing complex systems in a maritime environment Experience integrating surface and airborne sensors, surface vessel navigation, and communication systems Demonstrated experience with marine operational procedures and equipment Proficiency in data analysis tools: Python, MATLAB, R, SQL Experience in developing and managing a test and evaluation program Experience in maritime operations at-sea US Salary Range $113,000 - $149,000 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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