Integration and Test Engineer (Powerplant), Omen

The role

You will lead the planning, integration, and execution of flight test activities using surrogate platforms for the Omen aircraft. This role involves executing powerplant test activities across bench, test cell, surrogate, and flight test environments.

What you will do

• Draft, review, and execute test plans for powerplant components and systems.
• Conduct hands-on characterization and performance testing of internal combustion and/or turbine engines.
• Write test reports capturing results, anomalies, and recommendations.
• Design, build, and maintain test fixtures, jigs, and mechanical setups.
• Configure and operate test software and data acquisition systems.
• Build basic test harnesses and install instrumentation.
• Coordinate with engine, generator, and genset vendors/suppliers.
• Support integration and troubleshooting of engine and powertrain components.
• Follow and help maintain safety protocols for high voltage, rotating machinery, fuel, and hot-section hazards.
• Maintain configuration control for powerplant test hardware, fixtures, and data.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Systems, or related engineering discipline, or equivalent hands-on experience in engine/powerplant test
• 3+ years of experience testing internal combustion engines (2-stroke and/or 4-stroke) and/or turbine engines
• Direct experience with engine characterization and performance testing: dynamometer operation, fuel system characterization, FADEC/ECU calibration, and fault diagnosis
• Ability to draft test plans and write clear, actionable test reports
• Ability to design and build test fixtures, jigs, and mechanical setups
• Experience configuring and operating test software and data acquisition systems
• Test engineering fundamentals: DAQ setup and operation, sensor selection and installation
• Fluency in at least one common communication protocol (CAN, Ethernet, or Serial)
• Experience coordinating directly with vendors/suppliers
• Commitment to a positive, inclusive, and collaborative culture

Nice to have

• Prior experience testing gensets (engine + generator as a combined system)
• Altitude or environmental chamber test experience
• Exposure to high voltage systems
• Aviation powerplant test experience
• Trade or mechanic qualifications

Benefits

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

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.