Actuator Test Engineer
Job Location:
Costa Mesa, CA - USA
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Job Summary
What Youll Do
- Develop implement and execute comprehensive validation and qualification test plans for electromechanical rotary linear and geared actuators.
- Design develop and execute environmental test profiles and plans for actuators including high/low temperature thermal cycling vibration and shock testing often adhering to MIL-STD-810 standards and developing custom test methods.
- Design robust test fixtures using NX CAD considering manufacturability via processes like CNC machining 3D printing and waterjet cutting and oversee their fabrication and assembly.
- Perform rigorous multi-level testing ranging from component (electric motor geartrain) and actuator levels up to integrated system level testing.
- Analyze complex test data generate clear and concise test reports and present findings to cross-functional engineering teams.
- Collaborate closely with Design Engineers and cross-functional teams (e.g. manufacturing quality software) to validate and refine actuator designs clearly communicating technical issues and recommendations to diverse audiences
- Investigate root cause of failures through detailed analysis of performance data and some destructive testing applying a basic understanding of electrical components for troubleshooting to drive actuator design improvements.
- Create and execute Design Validation Plans (DVPs) and test methods to rigorously validate performance requirements including preparing for and conducting qualification testing.
What Youll Bring
- Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering Electrical Engineering Robotics or a related technical field or equivalent practical experience.
- 2 years of hands-on experience with LabVIEW and other data acquisition (DAQ) systems for test automation and data collection.
- 2 years of experience in physical testing and analysis of mechanical electrical and electromechanical systems with at least 1 year specifically focused on electric motors or electromechanical actuators.
- Proficiency with dynamometer testing and associated instrumentation (e.g. torque transducers oscilloscopes etc.).
- Working understanding of servo control principles (torque speed and position control) and familiarity with motor controllers and embedded control systems.
- Familiarity with various communication protocols (e.g. CAN FD RS232 RS485).
- Strong experience with environmental testing methodologies (e.g. high/low temperature thermal cycling vibration shock) and familiarity with MIL-STD-810 standards.
- Proficiency in CAD software specifically NX for test fixture design with an understanding of design for manufacturability for various methods (e.g. CNC 3D printing).
- Proven ability to perform root cause analysis and apply a basic understanding of electrical components for troubleshooting.
Nice to Have
- Experience with Python MATLAB C/C or other scripting languages for data analysis and test automation.
- Familiarity with project and documentation management tools like Jira and Confluence.
- Experience in the aerospace defense or robotics industry.
- A strong sense of urgency and adaptability in a fast-paced rapidly evolving environment.
US Salary Range
$113000 - $155000 USD
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 Andurils total compensation package. Additionally Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees including:
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