Integration and Test Lead; Powerplant), Omen

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company focused on advancing military capabilities through AI, autonomy, and sensor fusion.

We are seeking an Integration & Test Engineer, specializing in Surrogate Testing to join the Omen team at our Costa Mesa HQ.

• Own surrogate platform test activities including crewed carry/representative pod configurations, full‑size mock‑ups and powertrain rigs.
• Develop, review and execute right‑sized test plans for surrogate flight test activities, efficiently capturing and reporting learnings and making recommendations as inputs to design.
• Lead integration of vehicle and mission system components onto surrogate platforms for characterization in representative flight envelopes (altitude, airspeed, temperature, vibration).
• Evolve and demonstrate support system design with full‑size mock‑ups.
• Coordinate crewed surrogate operations including pod integration, instrumentation, pre‑flight checks and mission planning.
• Support subscale UAS flight operations for software and subsystem development teams.
• Plan and execute powertrain rig operations for powertrain and control system integration testing.
• Ensure safety of airborne test environments through structured hazard identification and risk management.
• Coordinate test range access, airspace approvals, spectrum approvals, and operational permissions across CONUS and UAE locations.
• Implement and maintain processes for configuration control of surrogate test assets and installed instrumentation.
• Support Flight Test Instrumentation (FTI) integration, including telemetry systems, for real‑time data during surrogate flights.

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, Systems Engineering or aviation‑related technical discipline.
• 5+ years experience in flight test operations, preferably with uncrewed or autonomous air systems (Group 3 or larger).
• Experience integrating subsystems, payloads, and flight test instrumentation (FTI) onto flight platforms, including telemetry and real‑time monitoring.
• Knowledge of airspace management, flight test safety and test range operations.
• Adept at working safely with high‑voltage systems, including integration, checkout and test.
• Strong test engineering foundation – DAQ setup and operation, sensor selection and installation, fluency in common communication protocols (CAN, Ethernet, Serial) and command‑line interface (CLI).
• Extremely organized and detail‑oriented, excellent verbal and written communication skills (effective for broad audiences).
• A sincere commitment to a positive, inclusive, and collaborative culture.
• Defense industry background desirable.
• Eligible to obtain and maintain a security clearance in the United States, United Kingdom, or Australia.

$146,000 – $194,000 USD per year (base salary only). Actual offer may vary based on experience, education and critical skills. Equity and benefits are included in the total compensation package.

Anduril offers a comprehensive benefits package at little or no cost to employees, covering health, recovery and many other areas. For more information, visit our benefits portal.