Manager, Test and Evaluation, Mission Systems
Anduril Industries · Costa Mesa, California, United States
Posted about 3 months ago
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 102 days Anduril Industries's roles stay open a median of 103 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 1% of Anduril Industries's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Anduril Industries
- high 2263 stale, 67 reposted of 2,263 open
- Hiring momentum
- 649 roles opened in the last 90 days ↓ down vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-11-14
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About this role
As the Manager of Test and Evaluation for Mission Systems at Anduril Industries, you will lead a team responsible for the testing and validation of sensor and payload systems. Your role involves developing T&E strategies, managing field campaigns, and ensuring data quality while collaborating with various stakeholders. You will also be accountable for team performance, resource management, and the overall execution of testing processes.
- benefits
- 1/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Anduril Industries as an employer.
What you need
- Bachelor's or advanced degree in EE, physics, aerospace, or a related technical field from an accredited institution
- 10+ years in test engineering, systems T&E, integration & test, or flight test, with progressively increasing scope
- 3+ years managing engineering teams, including hiring, performance management, and technical mentorship
- Willingness to travel up to 50% during critical test phases
- Possess a Top Secret US Security clearance, with eligibility for SCI access
- Deep experience testing sensor or payload systems - EO/IR, radar, RF/EW, LADAR, or comparable
Nice to have
- Leadership training (Education, employer provided, or self-study)
- Prior sensor T&E experience at a defense prime, DoD lab, or defense startup
- Background across two or more sensor modalities (e.g., EO/IR plus radar, or LADAR plus RF)
- Experience with the Department of War or Government Agencies
- Experience working with FAA and/or FCC compliance requirements
What you get
- Comprehensive, competitive benefits package available at little to no cost to employees
- Highly competitive equity grants included in the majority of full time offers
Worth weighing
- No specific mention of the technologies or tools used in testing
- The role requires a significant amount of travel (up to 50%) during critical phases
- The position involves managing both technical and administrative responsibilities, which may require balancing multiple priorities
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Listed by Anduril Industries on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-11-14. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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