Battery Test Technician

Anduril; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 56,481 - 74,390; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity grants

Job summary

Anduril Industries in Costa Mesa, CA, is seeking a Battery Test Technician to join the Development Test Team and own the battery test lab. You will execute critical tests on cells and packs, operate cyclers and thermal chambers, and collaborate with systems engineers to drive product improvements.

You will champion safety protocols, manage test campaigns, develop procedures, and ensure equipment readiness and inventory to sustain lab operations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years in hardware test environment, with 3+ years on battery systems.
• Hands-on experience with battery performance and lifecycle tests (HPPC, cycle life, calendar life).
• U.S. Person due to access to export-controlled information or facilities.

Responsibilities

• Execute the entire battery test lifecycle from installation to data reporting.
• Champion safety protocols within the battery lab.
• Support lab readiness through equipment maintenance, calibration, and inventory management.

Skills

Lab testing

Safety protocols

Data analysis

CAN tools

Tools

Arbin Cycler

Maccor Cycler

CAN tools

Job description

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century’s most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Anduril’s family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a realtime, 3D command and control center. As the world enters an era of strategic competition, Anduril is committed to bringing cutting‑edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years.

ABOUT THE TEAM

The Development Test Team designs and executes unique tests for components and subsystems on an accelerated schedule, providing diverse engineering challenges in a dynamic hands‑on team.

ABOUT THE JOB

We are seeking a highly motivated Battery Test Technician to join our rapidly growing team in Costa Mesa, Ca and take ownership of our battery test lab. In this role, you will execute critical tests on a variety of battery cells and packs and also manage the lab's operational rythm. You will manage test campaigns, develop test procedures, sequences, and data processing. You will operate and troubleshoot battery cyclers and thermal chambers, analyze test data, and collaborate closely with systems engineers to drive product improvements, all while maintaining high safety standards.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Execute the entire battery test lifecycle, from installing instrumentation through to assisting the engineering team in data acquisition, and reporting.
• Champion all safety protocols within the battery lab, ensuring a secure environment for all personnel and equipment.
• Support the operational readiness of the lab by assisting in equipment maintenance, calibration schedules, and inventory of necessary instrumentation and consumables.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 5+ years of hands‑on hardware test environment, with at least 3+ years focused specifically on battery systems.
• Demonstrated hands‑on experience executing a variety of battery performance and lifecycle tests (e.g. HPPC, cycle life, calendar life)
• Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export controlled information or facilities

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledge in a data analysis language such as Python or MATLAB for scripting and data processing.
• Experience with Arbin, Maccor, or other common battery cycler hardware and software.
• Experience with 3D modeling software and PLM (Siemens NX, Teamcenter, etc.)
• Familiarity with CAN communication tools (e.g., PCAN, Vector CANalyzer)

US Salary Range

$41—$54 USD

Benefits

At Anduril, we invest in our people. Our comprehensive, competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees) ensures you’re supported in health, recovery, and whatever comes next.

• Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers; and are considered part of Anduril's total compensation package.

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