Development Test Engineer — Autonomy & Flight Hardware

Gavroche; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 86,000 - 149,000; Full time

Job summary

Anduril Industries in Costa Mesa, CA is seeking a Development Test Engineer to perform hardware testing across drones, missiles and spaceflight hardware, manage test campaigns, develop procedures, sequences, and software, and uphold high safety standards.

You will automate repetitive test operations, collaborate with design engineers to resolve system anomalies, and lead campaigns from activation to data review, contributing to a rapid growth team focused on cutting-edge defense technology.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of professional engineering experience.
• Experience in interdisciplinary technical projects.
• Experience with hardware automation and hardware–software integration.
• Eligible to obtain/maintain US Security Clearance.
• Able to perform physical tasks including standing and lifting up to 25 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Execute structural, dynamic, and environmental testing on drones, missiles and spaceflight hardware.
• Lead test campaigns from plan creation to data review and equipment design.
• Create work instructions for technicians fabricating and integrating test articles.
• Operate data acquisition and control systems, wiring, instrumentation, and environmental equipment.
• Automate repetitive test operations to improve efficiency and safety.

Skills

Hardware testing

Automation

Systems integration

Engineering fundamentals

Security clearance eligibility

Physical endurance

Education

BS/MS/PhD in Engineering

Job description

Anduril Industries in Costa Mesa, CA is seeking a Development Test Engineer to perform hardware testing across drones, missiles and spaceflight hardware, manage test campaigns, develop procedures, sequences, and software, and uphold high safety standards.

You will automate repetitive test operations, collaborate with design engineers to resolve system anomalies, and lead campaigns from activation to data review, contributing to a rapid growth team focused on cutting-edge defense technology.