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Environmental Test Engineer

Anduril - Waltham, MA, United States - In-office - posted 2026-10-01

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Salary: USD 129,000 - 171,000 / annual

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company transforming U.S. and allied military capabilities through advanced technology. The company develops Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system that integrates thousands of data streams into real-time 3D command and control centers, and brings cutting-edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to military applications. This is an early-to-mid career role embedded within a high-tempo, multi-disciplinary engineering team focused on environmental and reliability testing. You will support end-to-end test campaigns—including Design Verification Testing (DVT), qualification, and reliability testing—for advanced optical payloads across air, ground, maritime, and space domains. This role is ideal for a hands-on engineer who thrives on taking complex hardware from early proof-of-concept through to full-rate production. Key responsibilities include: - Function as a member of an interdisciplinary team executing static, dynamic, fatigue, thermal, and vibration testing on all Anduril product lines for the Imaging Division - Test items ranging from small integrated electronics systems to full system-level sensors - Operate thermal chambers, shakers, data acquisition systems, and structural test equipment to satisfy test objectives - Lead test design reviews, visit vendors, define and execute hardware test plans - Build test equipment, implement test automation, analyze failures, and execute qualification campaigns - Travel to test sites as needed, including local and out-of-state travel (potentially one to two weeks at a time) Required Qualifications: - 5+ years of professional experience in a related engineering field - Solid knowledge of climatic and dynamic testing - Solid knowledge of environmental test instrumentation and data acquisition - Strong written and verbal communication skills - Ability to work independently and with various teams and key stakeholders - Must be capable of lifting at least 50 lbs for short periods - Must be comfortable with hands-on work and working in noisy environments, including outdoors under adverse weather conditions - Minimum BS in an engineering discipline - U.S. Person status required (position requires access to export-controlled data) Preferred Qualifications: - Environmental testing experience at previous jobs for military and/or commercial industry - Strong knowledge and test execution per MIL-STD-810 and/or MIL-STD-461 - Strong knowledge of shock and vibration testing, including fixture design and control strategies - Strong knowledge of various instrumentation and data acquisition systems - MATLAB/Python scripting for test data automation and processing - Basic understanding of hoisting, lifting, and rigging - Experience operating shakers, chambers, and other major test apparatus - Environmental Stress Screening Principles knowledge - CAD skills (any platform) and ability to create high-quality engineering drawings meeting industry standards - Experience in immersive interdisciplinary technical projects (collegiate or professional)

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