Anduril
Air Vehicle Systems Verification Lead
$191K–$253K
Costa Mesa, California, United States · Full-time · Posted May 7, 2026
- Experience
- 7+ years in systems engineering, verification & validation, or test engineering in aerospace or defense; 3+ years leading or coordinating multidisciplinary test campaigns. Preferred: 10+ years in hardware V&V.
- Education
- Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline; preferred Master's degree in Systems Engineering or a related discipline.
About the job
Leads hardware verification strategy and execution for a Group 5 autonomous aircraft, demonstrating system-level compliance from design and qualification through production and ground and flight testing.
What you'll do
- Plan and lead multidisciplinary verification campaigns, including test readiness reviews, qualification, acceptance, and ground and flight testing.
- Ensure verification aligns with system requirements, technical performance metrics, and the program Systems Engineering Management Plan (SEMP).
- Coordinate verification activities and evidence across engineering disciplines, suppliers, test labs, manufacturing, integration teams, configuration management, and customers.
What they ask for
- Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
- Experience in systems engineering, verification & validation, or test engineering in aerospace or defense; 3+ years leading or coordinating multidisciplinary test campaigns.
- Experience with SEMP, verification planning, technical performance metrics, Test Readiness Reviews, acceptance testing, and configuration management.
- Knowledge of MIL-STD-810, MIL-STD-461, MIL-STD-464, and MIL-STD-704; proficiency with requirements management tools (e.g., Jama, DOORS, Polarion). U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance required.
Nice to have
- Master's degree; 10+ years in hardware V&V; INCOSE CSEP or ASEP certification.
- Air vehicle or UAS test campaign experience, familiarity with DO-160, airworthiness qualification, MRL/MRR, AS9100, Foundry or Confluence, or an active Secret clearance or higher.
Pay
$191,000 — $253,000 USD (base salary)
Tools
MIL-STD-810, MIL-STD-461, MIL-STD-464, MIL-STD-704, Jama, DOORS, Polarion
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