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Development Test Engineer Air Dominance & Strike

Anduril


Job Location:

Costa Mesa, CA - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 112000 - 149000
Posted: 21 August 2026 (Yesterday)
Application Deadline: 18 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Ready to shape the future of defense technology We are looking for a Development Test Engineer to join our fast-growing Air Dominance & Strike team in Costa Mesa this role you wont just run testsyou will actively shape how our air vehicle systems fly. Youll work side-by-side with design engineers to solve tough hardware anomalies optimize product performance and maintain a rigorous standard of safety.

WHAT YOULL DO
  • Execute structural performance and environmental development testing on air vehicles missiles and launch systems.
  • Lead test campaigns including test planning test setup design test execution data analysis and equipment design/fabrication.
  • Generate work instructions to direct and instruct technicians in the fabrication and integration of test articles and equipment.
  • Operate data acquisition and control systems as well as thermal chambers electrodynamics shakers and fluid power systems.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • 2 years of professional experience in a related engineering field
  • 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 QUALIFICATIONS
  • 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 RCC-319
  • 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

US Salary Range

$112000 - $149000 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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