Test Technician

Anduril Industries

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Costa Mesa, CA
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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 · Test Technician

Join Anduril’s Development team as a Senior Test Technician in Costa Mesa, CA, where you will execute static, dynamic, fatigue, thermal, and vibration testing on diverse platforms. Your daily tasks include setting up and running various testing equipment for systems ranging from small electronics to large aircraft structures. You’ll operate thermal chambers, vibration tables, data acquisition systems, and structural testing equipment while building test setups and executing procedures to validate design decisions. Ideal candidates have 5+ years of experience in engineering technician roles with expertise in environmental chamber equipment, vibration qualification testing, and DAQ system setup. Familiarity with electro-mechanical systems, hydraulics, machining, sheet metal fabrication, welding, and 3D printing is essential, along with strong cross-functional teamwork skills and the ability to work second shift hours.

What you'll do

  • Perform static, dynamic, fatigue, thermal, and vibration testing on various systems.
  • Set up and operate thermal chambers, vibration tables, and data acquisition systems.
  • Build test equipment and execute detailed test procedures to validate design decisions.
  • Maintain and calibrate testing equipment including strain gauges and thermocouples.
  • Work 2nd shift hours and prepare comprehensive reports from test results.

What we're looking for

  • 5+ years of professional experience in an engineering technician role or similar
  • Experience with environmental chamber equipment, vibration qualification testing, and battery discharge testing
  • Hands-on fabrication and assembly skills including machining, sheet metal fabrication, welding, and 3D printing
  • Instrumentation installation and checkout experience (strain gauge application, sensor calibration, thermocouple install)
  • Familiarity with DAQ system setup and collection, electro-mechanical systems, hydraulics, and hydraulic actuators

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