Development Test Engineer

Anduril Industries; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full Family Health Coverage

16 Weeks Paid Parental Leave

Unlimited Provisions

Mental Health Resources

Professional Development

Job summary

Anduril Industries is seeking a Development Engineer for its Costa Mesa, CA team. The role focuses on performing hardware testing for various systems, including integrated electronics and large structures.

Key responsibilities include leading hardware tests, utilizing diverse equipment, and integrating electronic components into mechanical designs. Candidates should possess a degree in an engineering discipline and experience in hands-on engineering work.

The position offers comprehensive benefits including family health coverage and generous parental leave.

Qualifications

• Experience in an immersive interdisciplinary technical project.
• Demonstrated hands-on fabrication skills.
• Must be a U.S. Person due to required access.

Responsibilities

• Perform hardware testing on various systems.
• Lead design reviews and run analyses.
• Support hardware demonstrations with customers.

Skills

Engineering discipline knowledge

Hands-on fabrication skills

Engineering first principles

CAD skills

Experience with electrical engineering

Experience with automation scripting

Education

BS, MS or PhD in an engineering discipline

Tools

NX

Teamcenter

Python

Matlab

Job description

• The Development team is responsible for executing static, dynamic, Fatigue, thermal, and vibration testing across all of Anduril’s platforms!
• We are looking for a Development Engineer to join our rapidly growing team in Costa Mesa, CA
• In this role, you will be responsible performing hardware testing on a variety of systems and structures! This will require the ability to setup and run various testing equipment
• 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

Benefits

• Full Family Health Coverage
• 16 Weeks Paid Parental Leave for All Caregivers
• Family Planning & Support
• Incentivized Time Off
• Mental Health Resources
• Financial Planning
• Unlimited Provisions
• Professional Development

Qualifications

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