Test Technician

About the role

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 Job

We are looking for a Dev Test Technician to join our rapidly growing team in Costa Mesa, CA. In this role, you will be responsible performing hardware testing on a variety of systems and structures! This will require the ability to setup and run various testing equipment.

What You’ll Do

• Member of an interdisciplinary team capable of executing static, dynamic, fatigue, thermal and vibration testing
• Test items ranging from small integrated electronics systems to whole aircraft fuselages and large structures
• Operate and maintain thermal chambers, vibration tables, data acquisition systems and structural testing equipment as needed to execute test objectives
• 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 as needed

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional experience in a engineering technician capacity or similar
• Experience with environmental chamber equipment, vibration qualification testing, and/or battery discharge testing
• Experience with wire harnessing, electrical layout, and enclosure build out
• Familiarity with basic AC/DC power (single-phase, three-phase)
• Experience in preparing and executing test procedures with high levels of attention to detail
• 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
• Ability to work 2nd shift hours
• 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 with machining, sheet metal fabrication, welding, and 3D printing
• Demonstrated sense of drive and ability to work in cross-functional teams effectively
• Eligible for a US security clearance

Pay and 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:

Benefits

• 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.

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