Anduril Industries · 1 week ago
Senior Development Test Engineer (Spaceflight)
Costa Mesa, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$146K/yr - $194K/yr
5+ years expAnduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. They are seeking a Senior Development Test Engineer responsible for performing hardware testing, managing test campaigns, and collaborating with design engineers to resolve system anomalies while ensuring high safety standards.
AerospaceArtificial Intelligence (AI)GovernmentMilitaryNational Security
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
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
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
Generous time off
Family Planning & Parenting Support
Mental Health Resources
Professional Development
Commuter Benefits
Relocation Assistance
Retirement Savings Plan
Company
Anduril Industries
Anduril Industries is a defense product company that builds technology for military agencies and border surveillance.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$6.25BKey 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
Brian Schimpf
Co-Founder and CEO
Joseph Chen
Co-founder
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