Test Engineer, Maritime

Anduril Industries

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On-site
Location
Santa Ana, CA
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$132,000–$175,000 / yr
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29 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.

Anduril Industries currently has 901 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Test Engineer, Maritime

JOB TITLE: Test Engineer, Maritime The Test Engineer, Maritime joins the Maritime Manufacturing Technology team to lead the hardware test lifecycle for advanced surface and undersea systems. This role connects design engineering with physical execution by defining test plans, building custom test rigs, and overseeing functional qualification. You will perform hands-on floor testing, hydrostatic and pressure vessel testing, and Hardware-in-the-Loop simulations to validate sensor and actuator responses. Key responsibilities include data acquisition, root cause failure analysis, and managing verification cross-reference matrices. Required skills include proficiency with mechanical and electrical instrumentation, wiring harnesses, and data acquisition tools. Preferred technical competencies include 3D CAD tools like SolidWorks, MBSE tools like Cameo, and scripting in Python, MATLAB, or LabVIEW to solve complex maritime hardware verification and validation challenges.

What does a Test Engineer earn?

Median $125289 from 36 postings across 10 companies.

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What you'll do

  • Develop comprehensive test plans, verification matrices, and standard operating procedures from system requirements.
  • Own Hardware-in-the-Loop (HITL) architectures and execute functional qualification testing for major assets.
  • Design, build, and oversee high-pressure hydrostatic and cyclic pressure test setups for subsea hardware.
  • Fabricate and validate specialized test fixtures, mechanical rigs, and electrical ground support equipment.
  • Lead hands-on integration, functional testing, and troubleshooting on the production floor and during on-water trials.
  • Install and calibrate instrumentation to acquire and process empirical test data against performance targets.
  • Conduct root-cause failure analyses using 8D, FMEA, and fault tree methods to drive corrective actions.
  • Interface with hardware suppliers and internal engineering teams to manage off-site component qualification.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Electrical, Systems, Marine, Mechatronics Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
  • 3–7+ years of experience in test engineering, integration, and operational evaluation of complex systems.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage the full test lifecycle from requirement ingestion to test rig construction and execution.
  • Hands-on proficiency with mechanical/electrical instrumentation, sensor integration, wiring harnesses, and data acquisition tools.
  • Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export controlled information or facilities.
  • Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance.
  • Background in aerospace flight test, ground operations, or prime defense contractor test environments (preferred).
  • Proficiency with 3D CAD tools, MBSE tools, and scripting in Python, MATLAB, or LabVIEW (preferred).

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