Senior Development Test Engineer, Air Dominance & Strike

Anduril Industries

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Work type
On-site
Location
Costa Mesa, CA
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$146,000–$194,000 / yr
Posted
45 days ago
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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 · Senior Development Test Engineer, Air Dominance & Strike

The Senior Development Test Engineer joins the Air Dominance & Strike team to shape how air vehicle systems fly by solving hardware anomalies and optimizing performance. This role involves owning structural, performance, and environmental development testing for air vehicles, missiles, and launch systems. Key responsibilities include leading test campaigns, designing test setups, analyzing data, fabricating equipment, and creating work instructions for technicians. The candidate will operate data acquisition systems, thermal chambers, electrodynamics shakers, and fluid power systems while mentoring junior engineers. Required skills include engineering first principles and proficiency in coding languages like Python or Matlab. Preferred qualifications include experience with hazardous systems, instrumentation components, 3D modeling software like Siemens NX, and manufacturing processes such as machining and 3D printing to ensure rigorous safety standards for complex aerospace hardware.

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, data analysis, and equipment fabrication.
  • Create work instructions to direct technicians in the fabrication and integration of test articles.
  • Operate data acquisition and control systems, thermal chambers, electrodynamics shakers, and fluid power systems.
  • Resolve hardware anomalies and optimize product performance alongside design engineers.
  • Mentor and guide junior engineers within the engineering team.

What we're looking for

  • Must have 5+ 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, and jet fuels.
  • Preferred familiarity with instrumentation components and industry-standard test guidance such as MIL-STD-810.
  • Preferred proficiency in coding languages (Python, Matlab) and 3D modeling software.

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