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Test and Evaluation Engineer, Air Defense

Costa Mesa, CA (OC-00)💼 Full-time💰 $112,000–$112,000🗓 2026-07-18 → 2026-07-31

Core

Conducting full system level development testing, new production acceptance testing, and software qualification testing for UAS and ground systems to ensure performance and reliability.

Role type

Test and Evaluation Engineer (Software/Hardware Interface)

Builds

UAS systems and ground systems for U.S. and allied military capabilities

Domain

Defense technology, autonomous systems, terminal guidance

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | client delivery

Required skills

Test planning and execution, data analysis, system testing in simulated/field environments, safety risk management, engineering principles in autonomous systems, test reporting

Preferred skills

UAS design or operational deployment, DoD experience, UAV testing methodologies, programming (Go, Java, C++, Python, JavaScript), Linux OS, AI workflow enhancement

Technologies

Lattice OS, Linux, Go, Java, C++, Python, JavaScript

Responsibilities

Test planning, execution, and reporting; Collect and perform initial test data analysis; Perform system testing of UAS and ground systems; Collaborate with engineering teams to interpret test data and drive product enhancements; Manage test ranges and coordinate with external agencies

Seniority

Mid-Senior, hands-on IC

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