Staff Instrumentation Range & Infrastructure Engineer

Anduril Industries

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Work type
On-site
Location
Costa Mesa, CA
Salary
$166,000–$220,000 / yr
Posted
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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 1882 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $146,000–$194,000 across 1696 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Staff Instrumentation Range & Infrastructure Engineer

Join our team as a Staff Instrumentation Range & Infrastructure Engineer, where you will lead the design and development of advanced test range infrastructure and instrumentation systems, integrating cutting-edge sensors, data acquisition technologies, and telemetry solutions to ensure robust operation. Your daily tasks include defining system requirements, creating architectural roadmaps, and managing calibration procedures for high-speed weapons systems and UAVs. You will work with CAD software, Python, C++, and SysML/MATLAB/Simulink, ensuring compliance with safety, security, and regulatory standards while providing technical leadership to junior engineers. This role requires a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field, 12+ years of experience, and proficiency in data acquisition principles and telemetry systems. Experience in missile test range instrumentation is preferred.

What you'll do

  • Lead the architectural design and development of comprehensive instrumentation systems for complex test environments.
  • Integrate cutting-edge sensors, data acquisition systems, and telemetry solutions to support real-time testing needs.
  • Design and implement robust data acquisition pipelines and manage calibration procedures for all instrumentation.
  • Oversee the implementation of critical range infrastructure components including fiber optic networks and RF distribution systems.
  • Provide expert technical support during testing phases and resolve anomalies in mission-critical test assets.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
  • 12+ years of experience in instrumentation systems architecture and complex range infrastructure development.
  • Strong understanding of data acquisition principles, telemetry systems, RF systems, and sensor technologies.
  • Experience with network design, distributed systems, and real-time data processing for test ranges.
  • Proficiency with system modeling tools (SysML, MATLAB/Simulink) and programming languages (Python, C++).
  • Extensive experience in designing, developing, integrating, operating, and maintaining test range infrastructure.
  • Excellent communication skills to articulate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.

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