Air Vehicle Systems Verification Lead

2 hours, 4 minutes ago
Full-time
Lead
Quality Assurance and Testing
Anduril Industries

Anduril Industries

Anduril Industries is an American defense technology firm that specializes in developing advanced autonomous systems for integrated awareness and security across land, sea, and air, utilizing its proprietary Lattice platform to enhance intelligence, su...

Aerospace & Defense
1K-5K
Founded 2017
$2200M raised

Description

  • Own the hardware verification strategy and execution across the full product lifecycle from design verification testing through environmental qualification, production acceptance, and ground and flight test.
  • Demonstrate that hardware meets system-level requirements and technical performance metrics before fielding.
  • Plan, execute, and document verification activities in accordance with the program Systems Engineering Management Plan (SEMP).
  • Work across structures, avionics, propulsion, thermal, and electrical engineering disciplines to coordinate verification efforts.
  • Interface directly with suppliers, test labs, integration teams, configuration management, manufacturing, and the customer.
  • Lead verification maturity from development through manufacturing readiness.
  • Plan and lead multi-disciplinary test campaigns, including environmental, functional, integration, and flight testing.
  • Lead Test Readiness Reviews and support verification status reporting to program leadership and customers.
  • Evaluate supplier qualification data and perform gap analyses or similarity assessments for COTS/MOTS hardware.
  • Develop acceptance test plans and procedures for the transition from qualification to production.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
  • 7+ years of experience in systems engineering, verification and validation, or test engineering in aerospace or defense.
  • 3+ years leading or coordinating multi-disciplinary test campaigns.
  • Experience with SEMP development or execution, including verification planning aligned to technical review gates.
  • Experience defining and tracking technical performance metrics for verification programs.
  • Demonstrated experience planning and leading Test Readiness Reviews.
  • Working knowledge of configuration management processes such as FCA/PCA, as-built records, and ECP effectivity as they apply to test article control.
  • Experience developing acceptance test plans and procedures for transition from qualification to production.
  • Strong working knowledge of MIL-STD-810, MIL-STD-461, MIL-STD-464, and MIL-STD-704.
  • Experience evaluating supplier qualification data and conducting gap analyses or similarity assessments for COTS/MOTS hardware.
  • Proficiency with requirements management tools such as Jama, DOORS, or Polarion.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present verification status, TPMs, and TRR packages to leadership and customers.
  • U.S. citizenship required with ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance.
  • Master's degree in Systems Engineering or a related discipline, preferred.
  • 10+ years in hardware V&V with increasing scope and responsibility, preferred.
  • INCOSE CSEP or ASEP certification, preferred.
  • Experience supporting ground test and flight test campaigns for air vehicles or UAS platforms, preferred.
  • Familiarity with DO-160 and cross-referencing commercial test evidence against military standards, preferred.
  • Experience with airworthiness qualification processes and safety-of-flight verification, preferred.
  • Experience with MRL assessments and MRR participation, preferred.
  • Knowledge of AS9100 quality management systems, preferred.
  • Experience with data platforms such as Foundry or Confluence for verification tracking and reporting, preferred.
  • Prior experience on tactical UAS, fighter, or similar defense aircraft programs, preferred.
  • Active Secret clearance or higher, preferred.

Benefits

  • Base salary range of $191,000 to $253,000 USD.
  • Highly competitive equity grants included in the majority of full-time offers.
  • Top-tier benefits for full-time employees.
  • Comprehensive, competitive benefits package available at little to no cost to employees.
  • Support for health, recovery, and other employee needs.

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