Manager, Test & Evaluation Engineer, CW

Your responsibilities will include developing, executing, and reporting throughout system integration tests, developmental tests, operational assessments, and customer acceptance events. You will define and manage verification strategies that encompass requirements-based, scenario-based, and operationally relevant test methods, including the incorporation of customer required standards and metrics. You will coordinate cross-functional test activities in collaboration with Program Management, Engineering, and external test ranges and agencies. Oversight of Test Readiness Reviews (TRRs), guiding Safety Review Boards, management of test incidents, and tracking deficiencies will be crucial. You are responsible to ensure that all issues and deviations from performance specifications or system requirements are documented, prioritized, and communicated to the engineering teams in a timely manner. Establishing measurable test coverage metrics will be part of your team’s responsibilities while you ensure traceability from requirements through verification and validation results. Your team will perform and supervise data analysis related to system performance during lab and operational test environments. They will deliver test measurements, mission outcomes, and place place a strong emphasis on actionable findings. As the Test Manager, you will represent the program at customer reviews, readiness boards, and milestone decision points, ensuring that test campaigns are executed safely and in a disciplined manner, whether in lab settings or austere field environments. Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline (advanced degree preferred). Equivalent relevant experience may substitute. 5-8 years of experience in system-level test and evaluation of integrated hardware/software systems, with at least 3-5+ years in a technical leadership or test lead capacity. Proven experience leading test teams (≥ 5 engineers/technicians) and managing complex multi-site test campaigns. Hands-on experience executing developmental and operational test events in both lab and field environments. Strong background in requirements development, test planning, verification/validation, and test reporting, including traceability management. Experience with RF communications, tactical datalinks, and networked C2 systems in at least one DoD operational environment. Demonstrated familiarity with industry and DoD test processes, including MIL-STD test protocols and government verification practices. Skilled in test metrics definition and reporting (e.g., test coverage %, requirements verification %, defect closure rates). Strong leadership, communication, and presentation skills with ability to brief at senior levels (internal and external). Ability to travel periodically up to 50% for test execution at ranges and field sites. Ability to immediately obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret security clearance. In this role, you will be subject to pre-employment and randomized substance screening, as required by the Company. Preferred Qualifications Master’s degree in Systems Engineering or related technical field. Previous experience as Test Lead on a DoD ACAT I/II program or equivalent. Knowledge of EMI/EMC, MIL-STD-810 environmental testing, and MIL-STD-1275/1553/1760 standards.. Familiarity with Artificial Intelligence implementation to test workflows, test automation frameworks, data analysis tools, and test instrumentation. Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines, software integration, and hardware-in-the-loop test environments. Prior experience conducting test activities in remote, austere, or tactical operational settings. Eligible for Top Secret/SCI clearance. US Salary Range $146,000 — $194,000 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: Benefits At Anduril, we invest in our people. Our comprehensive, competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees) ensures you’re supported in health, recovery, and whatever comes next. For more information, Explore Our Benefits . 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