Test Technician

Anduril Industries; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 77,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity grants

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Anduril Industries in Costa Mesa, CA seeks an Engineering Test Technician to build and commission test equipment across our product spectrum. You will troubleshoot across multiple systems, ensure high uptime, and support demonstrations for customers.

The role emphasizes hands-on fabrication, data acquisition setup, and rigorous safety culture within a fast-paced team environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional experience as an engineering technician.
• Experience with wire harnessing, electrical layout, and enclosure build out.
• Eligible to obtain / maintain a U.S. Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Build test equipment and run procedures to inform design decisions.
• Support hardware demonstrations with customers as needed.
• Travel to test sites and remote labs as needed.
• Program test controllers such as WATLOW F4s and F4Ts.
• Set up data acquisition systems for environmental tests.
• Maintain lab spaces to a high level of organization and professionalism.
• Promote lab safety training and processes.
• Advance testing training materials and keep technical documentation updated.

Skills

Electrical layout

Wire harnessing

Machining

3D printing

Welding

Instrumentation installation

Troubleshooting

Team collaboration

Security clearance eligible

Tools

Jira

WATLOW controllers

Data acquisition systems

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.

About The Team

Enterprise Test Capabilities (ETC) develops, operates, and scales the shared physical test infrastructure, technical expertise, and execution systems required to validate Anduril's products across the company. The team provides specialized testing that is capital-intensive, technically complex, safety-critical, or broadly reusable across multiple programs, spanning environmental testing (thermal, vibration, shock, HALT, TVAC), battery testing (cell/module/pack characterization, abuse testing, BMS validation), propulsion testing (engine test cells, thrust/torque measurement, fuel/feed systems), aerodynamic testing (wind tunnel operations, flow visualization, force/moment measurement), and structural testing. We partner with product test teams from early development through qualification and sustainment to identify technical risk, select appropriate test methods, execute testing safely, and generate trusted engineering evidence. The test operations team within ETC owns the lab facilities, equipment fleet, calibration program, and operational support team that keeps this diverse test enterprise running.

About The Job

We are seeking an Engineering Test Technician to join our rapidly growing test team in Costa Mesa, CA. In this role, you will be responsible for building a wide variety of test equipment and test cells on the full spectrum of products developed at Anduril. The ideal candidate brings hands-on test experience, strong troubleshooting instincts across multiple equipment types, and takes genuine pride in equipment performance and uptime.

What You’ll Do

• 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 and remote labs as needed
• Program test controllers such as WATLOW F4s, and F4Ts.
• Set up data acquisition systems for environmental tests
• Maintain lab spaces to a high level of organization and professionalism.
• Promote lab safety training and processes, fostering an environment and culture to promote safety as the number one priority
• Promote proper maintenance of capital equipment including environmental chambers, electrodynamic shakers, and data acquisition equipment.
• Advance testing training materials and keep technical documentation updated.

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional experience in a engineering technician capacity or similar
• Experience with wire harnessing, electrical layout, and enclosure build out
• Familiarity with Jira or other agile development software
• Familiarity with basic AC/DC power (single-phase, three-phase)
• Experience with machining, sheet metal fabrication, welding, and 3D printing
• 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
• Eligible to obtain / maintain a U.S. Security Clearance
• 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 in preparing and executing test procedures with high levels of attention to detail
• Experience with environmental chamber equipment, vibration qualification testing, and/or battery discharge testing
• Demonstrated sense of drive and ability to work in cross-functional teams effectively
• Eligible for a US security clearance

US Salary Range

$37-49 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:

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. For more information, Explore Our Benefits.