Development Engineer

Anduril Industries; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 124,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Medical Benefits

Life Insurance Coverage

Generous PTO Plans

Paid Caregiver Leave

Mental Health Resources

Professional Development Stipend

Daily Meals and Provisions

Commuter Benefits

Relocation Assistance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Job summary

An innovative defense technology company is seeking a Development Engineer to join their dynamic team in Costa Mesa. In this role, you will be at the forefront of testing advanced military systems, utilizing cutting-edge technology to ensure performance and reliability. You will collaborate with a talented interdisciplinary team, operating state-of-the-art testing equipment and leading design reviews. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to national security while working in a supportive environment that values creativity and technical expertise. If you're passionate about engineering and eager to make a real-world impact, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in engineering with hands-on experience in testing.
• Proficient in CAD and hardware automation integration.

Responsibilities

• Execute various testing on systems and structures.
• Lead design reviews and build test equipment.

Skills

Engineering Principles

CAD Skills

Hardware Automation

Hands-on Fabrication

Scripting Languages (Python, Matlab)

Education

BS in Engineering

MS in Engineering

PhD in Engineering

Tools

NX/Teamcenter

Thermal Chambers

Vibration Tables

Data Acquisition Systems

Structural Testing Equipment

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 real-time, 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 team is responsible for executing static, dynamic, fatigue, thermal, and vibration testing across all of Anduril's platforms!

ABOUT THE JOB

We are looking for a Development Engineer to join our rapidly growing team in Costa Mesa, CA. In this role, you will be responsible for performing hardware testing on a variety of systems and structures. This will require the ability to set up and run various testing equipment.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Function as a member of an interdisciplinary team capable of executing static, dynamic, fatigue, thermal and vibration testing on all of Anduril’s product lines
• Test items ranging from small integrated electronics systems to whole aircraft fuselages
• Operate thermal chambers, vibration tables, data acquisition systems and structural testing equipment as needed to execute test objectives
• Lead design reviews, run analysis, visit vendors, define and execute hardware test plans
• Build test equipment, implement test automation, analyze failures and execute qualification campaigns
• Support critical hardware demonstrations with customers as needed
• Travel to test sites as needed

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 3+ years of professional experience in a related engineering field
• Experience in an immersive interdisciplinary technical project (collegiate project teams or professional settings)
• CAD skills (any platform) and ability to make high-quality engineering drawings that meet common industry standards
• Experience in hardware automation and software-hardware communication/integration
• Demonstrated hands-on fabrication skills
• High competence with and fluid use of engineering first principles
• BS, MS or PhD in an engineering discipline
• Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export controlled information or facilities

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with hands-on electrical engineering work
• Experience in NX/Teamcenter
• Knowledge of scripting language to develop automation (Python, Matlab, etc.)
• Ability to integrate electronic components into mechanical designs (motors, controllers, sensors, etc.)
• Experience with machining, sheet metal, injection molding, and 3D printing

US Salary Range: $124,000 - $185,000 USD

The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full-time offers and are considered part of Anduril's total compensation package. Additionally, Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including:

• Platinum Healthcare Benefits: For U.S. roles, we offer comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you.
• Basic Life/AD&D and long-term disability insurance 100% covered by Anduril, plus the option to purchase additional life insurance for you and your dependents.
• Extremely generous company holiday calendar including a holiday hiatus in December, and highly competitive PTO plans.
• 16 weeks of paid Caregiver & Wellness Leave to care for a family member, bond with your baby, or tend to your own medical condition.
• Mental Health Resources: We provide free mental health resources 24/7 including therapy, life coaching, and more.
• A professional development stipend is available to all Andurilians.
• Daily Meals and Provisions: For many of our offices this means breakfast, lunch and fully stocked micro-kitchens.
• Company-funded commuter benefits available based on your region.
• Relocation assistance (depending on role eligibility).
• 401(k) retirement savings plan - both a traditional and Roth 401(k). (US roles only)

Anduril is an equal-opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. The Anduril team is made up of incredibly talented and unique individuals, who together are disrupting industry norms by creating new paths towards the future of defense technology. All qualified applicants will be treated with respect and receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, uniform service, Veteran status, age, or any other protected characteristic per federal, state, or local law. We actively encourage members of recognized minorities, women, Veterans, and those with disabilities to apply, and we work to create a welcoming and supportive environment for all applicants throughout the interview process. If you are someone passionate about working on problems that have a real-world impact, we'd love to hear from you!