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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Integration and Test Engineer (Surrogate), Omen - **Company:** Anduril Industries - **Location:** Costa Mesa, CA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $146,000.0 - $220,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Command-Line Interface, Configuration Management, Communications Protocols, Ethernet, Subsystems, Systems Integration, Integration Tests, Real Time Data - **Published:** September 18, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9139950/integration-and-test-engineer-surrogate-omen ## About the Role * Bachelor degree or higher in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, Systems Engineering or aviation related technical discipline * 5+ years experience in flight test operations, preferably with uncrewed or autonomous air systems (Group 3 or larger) * Experience integrating subsystems, payloads, and flight test instrumentation (FTI) onto flight platforms, including telemetry and real-time monitoring * Knowledge of airspace management, flight test safety and test range operations * Adept at working safely with high voltage systems, including integration, checkout and test * Strong test engineering foundation - DAQ setup and operation, sensor selection and installation, fluency in common communication protocols (CAN, Ethernet, Serial), and command line interface (CLI) * Extremely organized and detail-oriented, excellent verbal and written communication skills (effective for broad audiences) * A sincere commitment to a positive, inclusive, and collaborative culture * Defense Industry background desirable * Eligible to obtain and maintain a security clearance in United States, United Kingdom, or Australia ## Description Anduril is seeking an Integration & Test Engineer, specializing in Surrgoates Testing to join the Omen team at our Costa Mesa HQ. Omen is Anduril's hover-to-cruise autonomous air vehicle (AAV) that packs the endurance, payload, and mission flexibility of much larger airplanes into a novel runway-independent Group 3 platform. Omen can operate from ship decks, beaches, or remote island clearings, providing true runway independence and freedom of maneuver across defense and civilian domains. Omen is the first tail-sitter aircraft with a mass-production contract, with an order of 50 systems representing a decisive investment that anchors production and accelerates the development of future systems. You will lead the planning, integration, and execution of flight test activities using surrogate platforms, including crewed test-beds with representative payload pods, full-size mock-ups, and powertrain rigs to characterize and demonstrate subsystem performance in representative environments before integration into air vehicles. All of this in a lean, high-ownership culture where you directly shape the product and operate at a velocity to fly new designs within months, not years. WHAT YOU'LL DO * Own surrogate platform test activities including crewed carry/representative pod configurations, full-size mock-ups (with partial or full system integration) and powertrain rigs * Develop, review, and execute right-sized test plans for surrogate flight test activities, efficiently capturing and reporting learnings, and making recommendations as inputs to design * Lead integration of Vehicle and Mission System components onto surrogate platforms for characterization in representative flight envelopes (altitude, airspeed, temperature, vibration) * Evolve and demonstrate Support System design with full-size mock-ups * Coordinate crewed surrogate operations including pod integration, instrumentation, pre-flight checks, and mission planning * Support subscale UAS flight operations for software and subsystem development teams * Plan and execute powertrain rig operations for powertrain and control system integration testing * Ensure safety of airborne test environments through structured hazard identification and risk management * Coordinate test range access, airspace approvals, spectrum approvals, and operational permissions across CONUS and UAE locations * Implement and maintain processes for configuration control of surrogate test assets and installed instrumentation * Support Flight Test Instrumentation (FTI) integration, including telemetry systems, for real-time data during surrogate flights, To ensure your safety and help you navigate your job search with confidence, please keep the following critical points in mind: * No Financial Requests: Anduril will never solicit payment or demand personal financial details (such as banking information, credit card numbers, or social security numbers) at any stage of our hiring process. 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