Development Test Engineer, Air Dominance & Strike

Anduril Industries

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Work type
On-site
Location
Costa Mesa, CA
Salary
$112,000–$149,000 / yr
Posted
45 days ago
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Confirmed live yesterday

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Below market

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About Anduril Industries

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company that builds advanced hardware and software systems for national security, including autonomous drones, surveillance systems, and the Lattice AI command platform.

Anduril Industries currently has 1697 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Development Test Engineer, Air Dominance & Strike

The Development Test Engineer - Air Dominance & Strike joins the Air Dominance & Strike team to shape how air vehicle systems fly by solving hardware anomalies and optimizing performance. This role involves executing structural, performance, and environmental development testing on air vehicles, missiles, and launch systems. Responsibilities include leading test campaigns through planning, setup design, execution, data analysis, and equipment fabrication, while also generating work instructions for technicians. The candidate will operate data acquisition and control systems, thermal chambers, electrodynamics shakers, and fluid power systems. Required skills include engineering first principles and proficiency in coding languages like Python or Matlab. Preferred qualifications include experience with hazardous systems, instrumentation components like load cells and thermocouples, 3D modeling software such as Siemens NX, and manufacturing processes including machining and 3D printing to solve complex aerospace hardware challenges.

What you'll do

  • Execute structural, performance, and environmental development testing on air vehicles, missiles, and launch systems.
  • Lead test campaigns including planning, setup design, execution, and data analysis.
  • Design and fabricate custom test equipment to support engineering goals.
  • Generate work instructions for technicians to manufacture and integrate test articles.
  • Operate data acquisition and control systems to monitor test parameters.
  • Manage specialized hardware such as thermal chambers, electrodynamic shakers, and fluid power systems.
  • Resolve hardware anomalies and optimize product performance in collaboration with design engineers.

What we're looking for

  • Must have at least 2 years of professional experience in a related engineering field.
  • Must possess a BS, MS, or PhD in an engineering discipline.
  • Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a US Security Clearance.
  • Must be able to perform physical efforts including standing for long periods and lifting up to 25 lbs.
  • Must demonstrate high competence with and fluid use of engineering first principles.
  • Preferred knowledge of hazardous or pressurized systems like cryogenics, hydraulics, jet fuels, and energy storage.
  • Preferred familiarity with instrumentation components, industry-standard test guidance (MIL-STD-810, RCC-319), and 3D modeling software.
  • Preferred proficiency in coding languages, electronic component integration, and manufacturing processes like machining or 3D printing.

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