Development Test Technician

Anduril Industries; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a pioneering defense technology company as a Development Test Technician, where you'll play a crucial role in executing diverse hardware tests across innovative platforms. This position offers the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology, including thermal chambers and vibration tables, while collaborating with a talented team dedicated to enhancing military capabilities. With a focus on precision and detail, you'll contribute to the validation of design decisions and support critical hardware demonstrations. This is your chance to make a real impact in a fast-paced environment that values creativity and technical expertise.

Benefits

Platinum Healthcare Benefits

Generous company holiday calendar

16 weeks of paid Caregiver & Wellness Leave

Mental Health Resources

Professional development stipend

Daily Meals and Provisions

Company-funded commuter benefits

Relocation assistance

401(k) retirement savings plan

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in engineering technician capacity.
• Hands-on fabrication and assembly skills required.
• Experience with AC/DC power systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Execute static, dynamic, fatigue, thermal, and vibration testing.
• Operate and maintain testing equipment for various systems.
• Support hardware demonstrations with customers.

Skills

Environmental chamber equipment

Vibration qualification testing

Battery discharge testing

Wire harnessing

Electrical layout

Instrumentation installation

Attention to detail

Education

Engineering Technician experience

Tools

Thermal chambers

Vibration tables

Data acquisition systems

Structural testing equipment

Job description

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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 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 Dev Test Technician 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.

What You’ll Do

• Member of an interdisciplinary team capable of executing static, dynamic, fatigue, thermal and vibration testing
• Test items ranging from small integrated electronics systems to whole aircraft fuselages and large structures
• Operate and maintain thermal chambers, vibration tables, data acquisition systems and structural testing equipment as needed to execute test objectives
• Build test equipment and execute test procedures to inform and validate design decisions
• Support critical hardware demonstrations with customers as needed
• Travel to test sites as needed
  
  

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional experience in a engineering technician capacity or similar
• Experience with environmental chamber equipment, vibration qualification testing, and/or battery discharge testing
• Experience with wire harnessing, electrical layout, and enclosure build out
• Familiarity with basic AC/DC power (single-phase, three-phase)
• Experience in preparing and executing test procedures with high levels of attention to detail
• Demonstrated hands-on fabrication and assembly skills
• Instrumentation installation and checkout experience (strain gauge application, sensor calibration, thermocouple install, cable harness assembly, etc.)
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, demanding, flexible team environment
• Ability to work 2nd shift hours
• Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export controlled information or facilities
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional experience in a engineering technician capacity or similar
• Familiarity with DAQ system setup and collection
• Familiarity with electro-mechanical systems such as motors, computers, and power systems
• Familiarity with hydraulics and hydraulic actuators
• Experience with machining, sheet metal fabrication, welding, and 3D printing
• Demonstrated sense of drive and ability to work in cross-functional teams effectively
• Eligible for a US security clearance
  
  

US Hourly Range

$31.50—$45.40 USD

Benefits

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.
• For UK roles, Private Medical Insurance (PMI): Anduril will cover the full cost of the insurance premium for an employee and dependents.
• For AUS roles, Private health plan through Bupa: Coverage is fully subsidized by Anduril.
• 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.
• Family Planning & Parenting Support: Fertility (eg, IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carrier coverage with additional benefits and resources to provide support from planning to parenting.
• Mental Health Resources: We provide free mental health resources 24/7 including therapy, life coaching, and more. Additional work-life services, such as free legal and financial support, available to you as well.
• 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)
  

The recruiter assigned to this role can share more information about the specific compensation and benefit details associated with this role during the hiring process.

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, including those with a criminal history, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the CA Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. 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!

To view Anduril's candidate data privacy policy, please visit https://anduril.com/applicant-privacy-notice/.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Quality Assurance

• Industries

  Defense and Space Manufacturing

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