Integration and Test Engineer (Structures), Omen

Anduril Industries; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 146,000 - 194,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health benefits

Competitive packages

Job summary

Anduril Industries is seeking an Integration & Test Engineer specializing in Structural Testing to join the Omen team in Costa Mesa, CA. You will lead structural test planning and execution for airframe structures.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in engineering, over 5 years of aerospace structural testing experience, and strong skills in structural analysis and testing methodology. A collaborative culture and commitment to safety are essential.

Benefits include comprehensive health support and an attractive salary range of $146,000 – $194,000.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in structural testing of aerospace or automotive structures.
• Experience developing load test setups including hydraulic actuators and load introduction fixtures.
• Familiarity with Ground Vibration Testing (GVT) and Structural Mode Interaction (SMI) characterization.

Responsibilities

• Own all structural test activities from materials characterization through static testing.
• Develop and execute structural test plans including coupon tests and full-scale tests.
• Coordinate with structures analysis team to correlate FEA predictions with test results.

Skills

Experience with composite materials testing

Knowledge of structural analysis methods

Strong test engineering foundation

Excellent communication skills

Detail-oriented

Education

Bachelor degree or higher in Mechanical, Aerospace, Structural, Civil, or related engineering discipline

Tools

DAQ setup and operation

Structural test instrumentation

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.

Anduril is seeking an Integration & Test Engineer, specializing in Structural Testing to join the Omen team at our Costa Mesa HQ. Omen is Anduril’s hover-to-cruise autonomous air vehicle (AAV) that packs the endurance, payload, and mission flexibility of much larger airplanes into a novel runway-independent Group 3 platform. Omen can operate from ship decks, beaches, or remote island clearings, providing true runway independence and freedom of maneuver across defense and civilian domains. Omen is the first tail‑sitter aircraft with a mass‑production contract, with an order of 50 systems representing a decisive investment that anchors production and accelerates the development of future systems.

You will lead structural test planning and execution for all primary and secondary airframe structures—including fuselage, wing, outer wing, stabilizers, nacelles, and control surfaces—in a lean, high‑ownership culture that shapes the product and operates at a velocity to fly new designs within months, not years.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Own all structural test activities from materials characterization through component and assembly‑level static testing across increasingly mature integration environments
• Develop, review, and execute right‑sized structural test plans including coupon tests (tension, compression, bearing, pull‑through), element tests, and full‑scale structural tests, including frequency response characterization
• Plan and execute structural proof load and ultimate load test programs for primary structure (wing, fuselage, nacelles, stabilizers)
• Coordinate with structures analysis team to correlate Finite Element Analysis (FEA) predictions with test results and support model validation
• Support characterization of nacelle loads, wing torsion, and aeroelastic interactions through surrogate platform testing
• Focus on the safety of structural test environments, ensuring that potential harm to team members is eliminated by design
• Implement and maintain processes for configuration control of structural test articles and fixtures
• Develop instrumentation plans for structural tests including strain gauges, displacement transducers, load cells, and Digital Image Correlation (DIC)
• Support airworthiness evidence packages by maintaining test data quality and traceability for structural substantiation

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND ATTRIBUTES

• Bachelor degree or higher in Mechanical, Aerospace, Structural, Civil, or related engineering discipline
• 5+ years experience in structural testing of aerospace or automotive structures
• Experience with composite materials testing including coupon, element, and full‑scale structural test programs (static and dynamic) per relevant standards (e.g., ASTM)
• Experience developing load test setups including hydraulic actuators, load introduction fixtures, and reaction structures
• Familiarity with Ground Vibration Testing (GVT) and Structural Mode Interaction (SMI) characterization through test
• Knowledge of structural analysis methods (FEA correlation, stress analysis) and ability to interpret analysis predictions for test planning
• Strong test engineering foundation — DAQ setup and operation, and proficiency with structural test instrumentation (strain gauges, load cells, displacement transducers)
• Extremely organized and detail‑oriented, excellent verbal and written communication skills (effective for broad audiences)
• A sincere commitment to a positive, inclusive, and collaborative culture
• Defense Industry background desirable
• Eligible to obtain and maintain a security clearance in United States, United Kingdom, or Australia

US Salary Range: $146,000 – $194,000 USD

Benefits

Anduril offers top‑tier benefits for full‑time employees, including comprehensive, competitive packages available at little to no cost to employees, ensuring support in health, recovery, and whatever comes next.