Hardware Test Engineer, Satellite Communications & Ground Systems

The role

You will validate deployable RF systems from first power-on through operational acceptance. This involves designing test architecture for integrated SDR and antenna systems, building automation, and performing field acceptance testing.

What you will do

• Design test approaches, fixtures/harnesses, and automated validation workflows.
• Integrate Test and Evaluation process into the program.
• Operate RF test equipment, networking infrastructure, and system-control surfaces.
• Partner with software, FPGA, DSP, hardware, and systems engineers to isolate failures.
• Establish test plans, defect triage loops, and evidence packages.
• Deploy with the team to execute system acceptance testing and validate field performance.

Required qualifications

• 5+ years of test engineering experience with integrated hardware/software/RF systems.
• Experience building and maintaining CI/CD-backed regression systems.
• Hands-on familiarity with RF and hardware test equipment.
• Proficiency in test automation using Python, Bash, or comparable scripting.
• Ability to translate requirements into test procedures, fixture/harness designs, and coverage maps.
• Comfort working across Linux systems, networking, infrastructure, and hardware interfaces.
• Ability to operate in an environment with little supervision.
• Current U.S. passport or willing to obtain one immediately.

Nice to have

• Experience with software-defined radios and satellite communications systems, particularly in Ku/Ka bands.
• Experience with qualification testing, environmental testing, or standards-driven validation (MIL-STD, DO-178, or equivalent).
• Experience supporting field acceptance testing, operational readiness reviews, or deployment of tactical systems.
• Background leading or coordinating small validation teams and establishing scalable engineering workflows.
• Experience supporting field events, acceptance testing, or high-visibility readiness reviews.
• Experience with the Department of Defense or Government Cyber Commands/Agencies.
• Currently possess or have the ability to possess a US Security Clearance

Benefits

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

Before you apply

• Current U.S. passport or willing to obtain one immediately.
• Subject to pre-employment and randomized substance 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.