Senior Development Test Engineer - Air Dominance & Strike

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

Job summary

Anduril Industries in Costa Mesa, CA, is seeking a Sr. Development Test Engineer to join the Air Dominance & Strike team. You will shape how our air vehicle systems fly, work with design engineers to solve hardware issues, optimize performance, and uphold rigorous safety standards.

Responsibilities include leading test campaigns, designing setups, analyzing data, and mentoring junior engineers while ensuring compliance with safety and quality requirements.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional experience in a related engineering field.
• High competence with, and fluid use of engineering first principles.
• BS, MS or PhD in an engineering discipline.
• Must be eligible to obtain / maintain US Security Clearance.
• Must be able to perform physical efforts including standing for extended periods and lifting and carrying material or equipment up to 25 lbs unassisted.

Responsibilities

• Own the execution of structural, performance, and environmental development testing on air vehicles, missiles and launch systems.
• Lead test campaigns including test planning, test setup design, test execution, data analysis, and equipment design/fabrication.
• Generate work instructions to direct and instruct technicians in the fabrication and integration of test articles and equipment.
• Operate data acquisition and control systems, as well as thermal chambers, electrodynamics shakers, and fluid power systems.
• Use your experience as a Sr. Engineer to mentor and guide junior engineers.

Skills

Test engineering

Data analysis

Engineering fundamentals

Mentoring junior engineers

Education

BS/MS/PhD in engineering

Tools

Data acquisition systems

Thermal chambers

Electrodynamics shakers

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.

Ready to shape the future of defense technology? We are looking for a Sr. Development Test Engineer to join our fast-growing Air Dominance & Strike team in Costa Mesa, CA. In this role, you won’t just run tests—you will actively shape how our air vehicle systems fly. You’ll work side‑by‑side with design engineers to solve tough hardware anomalies, optimize product performance, and maintain a rigorous standard of safety.

• Own the execution of structural, performance, and environmental development testing on air vehicles, missiles and launch systems.
• Lead test campaigns including test planning, test setup design, test execution, data analysis, and equipment design/fabrication.
• Generate work instructions to direct and instruct technicians in the fabrication and integration of test articles and equipment.
• Operate data acquisition and control systems, as well as thermal chambers, electrodynamics shakers, and fluid power systems.
• Use your experience as a Sr. Engineer to mentor and guide junior engineers.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional experience in a related engineering field
• High competence with, and fluid use of engineering first principles
• BS, MS or PhD in an engineering discipline
• Must be eligible to obtain / maintain US Security Clearance.
• Must be able to perform physical efforts including standing for extended periods and lifting and carrying material or equipment up to 25 lbs unassisted

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of hazardous or pressurized systems (cryogenics, hydraulics, jet fuels, and energy storage systems)
• Familiarity with instrumentation and control components (accelerometers, load cells, thermocouples, pressure transducers, strain gauges, RTDs, and others)
• Familiarity with industry-standard test guidance - MIL-STD-810, RCC-319
• Proficiency in at least one coding language (Python, Matlab, etc)
• Experience with 3D modeling software and PLM (Siemens NX, Teamcenter, etc)
• Ability to integrate electronic components into mechanical designs (motors, controllers, sensors etc.)
• Experience with machining, sheet metal, and 3D printing

US Salary Range $146,000—$194,000 USD

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:

Benefits

At Anduril, we invest in our people. Our comprehensive, competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees) ensures you’re supported in health, recovery, and whatever comes next. Explore Our Benefits.

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