Air Vehicle Systems Verification Lead

Costa Mesa, California, United States. Posted 6 months ago

The role

The Systems Verification Lead serves as the technical authority for hardware verification strategy and execution for a Group 5 autonomous aircraft. This person will ensure hardware meets system-level requirements and technical performance metrics through the full product lifecycle.

What you will do

Act as technical authority for hardware verification strategy and execution
Demonstrate hardware meets system-level requirements and technical performance metrics
Plan, execute, and document verification activities per the Systems Engineering Management Plan
Drive verification maturity from development through manufacturing readiness
Interface with suppliers, test labs, integration teams, and customers
Lead Test Readiness Reviews
Develop acceptance test plans and procedures for transition to production

Required qualifications

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 & validation, or test engineering in aerospace or defense
3+ years leading or coordinating multi-disciplinary test campaigns
Experience with SEMP development or execution
Experience defining and tracking technical performance metrics for verification programs
Demonstrated experience planning and leading Test Readiness Reviews
Working knowledge of configuration management processes
Experience developing acceptance test plans and procedures
Strong working knowledge of military environmental test standards: 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
Proficiency with requirements management tools (e.g., Jama, DOORS, Polarion)
Strong written and verbal communication skills

Nice to have

Master's degree in Systems Engineering or a related discipline
10+ years in hardware V&V with increasing scope and responsibility
INCOSE CSEP or ASEP certification
Experience supporting ground test and flight test campaigns for air vehicles or UAS platforms
Familiarity with DO-160 and cross-referencing commercial test evidence against military standards
Experience with airworthiness qualification processes and safety-of-flight verification
Experience with MRL (Manufacturing Readiness Level) assessments and MRR participation
Knowledge of AS9100 quality management systems
Experience with data platforms (e.g., Foundry, Confluence)
Prior experience on tactical UAS, fighter, or similar defense aircraft programs

Benefits

Comprehensive, competitive benefits package available at little to no cost to employees

Before you apply

U.S. citizenship required
Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance
Consent to pre-employment risk, integrity, and due diligence screening

About the company

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. Their systems are powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system.