Anduril
Rapid Integration & Test Engineer
$117K–$154K
Costa Mesa, California, United States · Full-time · Posted Sep 16, 2026
- Experience
- 3+ years for the specified autopilot systems and ArduPilot expertise; other experience requirements are not quantified.
- Education
- Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related technical discipline from an accredited institution.
About the job
Integrates, prototypes, and tests hardware and software systems on unmanned vehicles, developing and evaluating UAS prototypes.
What you'll do
- Design, build, and test UAS prototypes; integrate sensors, actuators, control systems, and electronic components.
- Collaborate with engineering teams to prototype solutions, and conduct feasibility studies, simulations, and performance evaluations.
- Develop and execute test plans, troubleshoot hardware, and document design processes and test results.
What they ask for
- Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related technical discipline from an accredited institution.
- 3+ years of in-depth knowledge of open source autopilot systems and ArduPilot stack, including integration, configuration, customization, and testing of unmanned vehicles.
- Experience with rapid prototyping, 3D printing, laser cutting, and composite materials; practical experience operating, testing, and developing small UAS or drones.
- Willingness to travel as necessary; eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance.
Nice to have
- Advanced degree in engineering, robotics, computer science, or a related technical or management field.
- Knowledge of autonomy and robotics programming languages (e.g., Python, C++, ROS); FAA Part 107 certification.
Pay
$117,000 — $154,000 USD (base salary)
Tools
ArduPilot, Python, C++, ROS
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