Engineering Test Technician

Anduril Industries

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Costa Mesa, CA
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18 days ago
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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.

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TL;DR · Engineering Test Technician

The Engineering Test Technician joins the Enterprise Test Capabilities team to build test equipment and cells across a wide spectrum of products. This role involves building hardware, executing test procedures to validate design decisions, and supporting critical customer demonstrations. Day-to-day responsibilities include programming WATLOW F4 and F4T controllers, setting up data acquisition systems for environmental tests, maintaining lab facilities, and managing capital equipment like electrodynamic shakers and environmental chambers. The candidate must possess skills in wire harnessing, electrical layout, machining, sheet metal fabrication, welding, 3D printing, and instrumentation installation including strain gauges and thermocouples. Technical proficiency with AC/DC power, Jira, and electro-mechanical systems is required. This role provides essential testing infrastructure to validate complex products involving environmental, battery, propulsion, aerodynamic, and structural testing for defense technology applications.

What you'll do

  • Build test equipment and cells to validate design decisions across various product lines.
  • Execute formal test procedures to provide engineering evidence for hardware development.
  • Program test controllers such as WATLOW F4s and F4Ts for automated testing.
  • Set up data acquisition systems for environmental tests including thermal, vibration, and shock.
  • Maintain capital equipment like environmental chambers, electrodynamic shakers, and DAQ tools.
  • Perform instrumentation installation including strain gauge application and sensor calibration.
  • Update technical documentation and develop training materials for the test team.
  • Support critical hardware demonstrations with customers at various sites as needed.

What we're looking for

  • Must have at least 3 years of professional experience in an engineering technician capacity or similar role.
  • Experience with wire harnessing, electrical layout, and enclosure build out is required.
  • Demonstrated hands-on fabrication and assembly skills including machining, sheet metal fabrication, welding, and 3D printing.
  • Experience with instrumentation installation and checkout such as strain gauge application, sensor calibration, and thermocouple install.
  • Familiarity with basic AC/DC power systems and data acquisition system setup.
  • Familiarity with Jira or other agile development software.
  • Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to export controlled information or facilities.
  • Eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance.

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