Integration and Test Engineer (Structures), Omen

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

Job summary

Anduril is hiring an Integration & Test Engineer specialized in Structural Testing at our Costa Mesa HQ. This role involves owning all structural test activities, developing test plans, and executing load test programs for aircraft structures.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in engineering, over 5 years of relevant experience, and a commitment to a collaborative work culture. The position offers a competitive salary range of $146,000 to $194,000 USD.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Own all structural test activities from materials characterization to assembly-level static testing.
• Develop and execute structural test plans including coupon tests and full-scale tests.
• Plan and execute proof load and ultimate load test programs for primary structures.

Skills

Structural testing experience

Experience with composite materials testing

Knowledge of structural analysis methods

Strong test engineering foundation

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Education

Bachelor degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Structural, Civil engineering

Tools

DAQ setup and operation

Structural test instrumentation

Job description

Anduril is seeking an Integration & Test Engineer, specializing in Structural Testing to join the Omen team at our Costa Mesa HQ.

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

Salary range: $146,000 – $194,000 USD