Senior Space Vehicle EO/IR Integration and Test Engineer

About the role

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company dedicated to transforming military capabilities with advanced technology. The Space Manufacturing team is seeking an experienced and dynamic Senior Space Vehicle EO/IR Integration and Test Engineer to join our Space Assembly, Integration, and Test team. The role involves leading satellite integration and testing campaigns, focusing on EO/IR systems, and collaborating with cross-functional engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end integration and test (I&T) campaigns for space vehicles, focusing on EO/IR payloads
• Develop and implement integration and test plans, along with associated operational procedures
• Manage schedules and timelines for space vehicle I&T operations to meet project deliverables
• Diagnose and resolve anomalies or non-conformances encountered during integration and testing processes
• Conduct environmental test campaigns, including thermal vacuum (TVAC), shock, vibration, EMI/EMC, and acoustics testing
• Utilize and modify test scripts for test automation, diagnostics, and troubleshooting during space vehicle testing
• Operate and maintain test equipment such as bus control test racks for space vehicle test campaign
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including systems, thermal, mechanical, electrical, firmware, and software engineers, to ensure integration and test success
• Contribute to the development and refinement of I&T processes for the growing Space AI&T team, with opportunities to expand into mechanical and optical integration tasks

Required Qualifications

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, System Engineering, or a similar field
• At least 8+ years of experience in relevant field, preferably space and satellite manufacturing, systems engineering, or design of EO/IR hardware
• Proven experience leading large-scale space vehicle I&T campaigns with focus on EO/IR systems
• Expertise in developing integration and test plans with associated procedures
• Strong ability to troubleshoot and resolve anomalies/non-conformances during integration and testing
• Hands-on experience with environmental test campaigns (e.g., TVAC, shock, vibration, EMI/EMC, acoustics)
• Proficiency in Python scripting for test automation and diagnostics
• Experience working with collimators, integrating spheres, theodolites, laser trackers, interferometers, and other optical test equipment
• Experience working with classified systems, including performing keying operations
• Demonstrated experience utilizing MES/ERP/MRP systems for tracking and managing integration tasks
• Active security clearance or ability to obtain a security clearance

Paid Benefits

At Anduril, we offer a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, including:

• Health, recovery, and wellness programs
• Top-tier benefits for full-time employees