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Salary: USD 146,000 - 194,000 / annual
Anduril Industries is seeking a Senior Development Test Engineer to join the Air Dominance & Strike team in Costa Mesa, California. This role focuses on structural, performance, and environmental testing of advanced air vehicles, missiles, and launch systems powered by Lattice OS, an AI-driven command and control platform.
You will own the complete execution of development test campaigns, from planning and setup design through execution, data analysis, and equipment design/fabrication. Key responsibilities include leading test operations on complex aerospace systems, generating detailed work instructions for technicians, operating sophisticated data acquisition systems, thermal chambers, electrodynamic shakers, and fluid power systems. You'll collaborate closely with design engineers to diagnose hardware anomalies, optimize system performance, and maintain rigorous safety standards.
As a senior-level contributor, you will mentor and guide junior engineers while applying deep expertise in engineering first principles. The role requires hands-on technical work with hazardous and pressurized systems including cryogenics, hydraulics, jet fuels, and energy storage. You'll work with industry-standard instrumentation (accelerometers, load cells, thermocouples, pressure transducers, strain gauges) and be familiar with MIL-STD-810 and RCC-319 test guidance.
Required qualifications include 5+ years of professional engineering experience, a BS/MS/PhD in an engineering discipline, and eligibility for US Security Clearance. Physical requirements include standing for extended periods and lifting up to 25 lbs unassisted.
Preferred skills include knowledge of hazardous systems, instrumentation expertise, coding proficiency (Python, Matlab), 3D modeling (Siemens NX, Teamcenter), electronic component integration, and experience with machining, sheet metal, and 3D printing. This is a full-time position with competitive equity grants and comprehensive benefits.
