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Anduril Industries · 10 hours ago

Senior Development Test Engineer (Spaceflight)

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. The Senior Development Test Engineer will be responsible for performing hardware testing on various systems, managing test campaigns, developing procedures, and collaborating with design engineers to resolve system anomalies while maintaining high safety standards.

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Responsibilities

Execute structural, dynamic, and environmental testing on spaceflight hardware
Lead test campaigns including test plan creation, system activation, test operations, data review, and equipment design/fabrication
Generate work instructions to direct and instruct technicians in the fabrication and integration of test articles and equipment
Operate and troubleshoot data acquisition and control systems, wiring, and instrumentation, as well as TVAC chambers, thermal chambers, and electrodynamics shakers
Automate repetitive test operations to improve efficiency and safety

Qualification

Hardware testingTest campaign managementHardware automationEngineering principlesData acquisition systems3D modeling softwareTroubleshootingCollaborationCommunicationProblem-solving

Required

5+ years of professional experience in a related engineering field
Experience in an immersive interdisciplinary technical project (collegiate project teams or professional settings)
Experience in hardware automation and software-hardware communication/integration
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

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, SMC-S-016, NASA GEVS
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

Benefits

Healthcare Benefits
Income Protection: Anduril covers life and disability insurance for all employees.
Generous time off: Highly competitive PTO plans with a holiday hiatus in December. Caregiver & Wellness Leave is available to care for family members, bond with a new baby, or address your own medical needs.
Family Planning & Parenting Support: Coverage for fertility treatments (e.g., IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carriers, along with resources to support you and your partner from planning to parenting.
Mental Health Resources: Access free mental health resources 24/7, including therapy and life coaching. Additional work-life services, such as legal and financial support, are also available.
Professional Development: Annual reimbursement for professional development
Commuter Benefits: Company-funded commuter benefits based on your region.
Relocation Assistance: Available depending on role eligibility.
Retirement Savings Plan

Company

Anduril Industries

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Anduril Industries is a defense product company that builds technology for military agencies and border surveillance.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$6.25B
Key Investors
AlphaTON Capital Corp.Founders FundU.S. Department of Defense
2025-12-16Corporate Round· $30M
2025-06-05Series G· $2.5B
2025-01-07Grant· $14.3M

Leadership Team

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Brian Schimpf
Co-Founder and CEO
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Joseph Chen
Co-founder
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