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Anduril

Robot type
Drone · Defense
Location
Costa MesaCaliforniaUSA
Job type
Manufacturing
Posted
Aug 6, 2026
Salary
$112,000–$149,000 a year
Full-time

Environmental Test Engineer

Job description

Enterprise Test Capabilities (ETC) develops, operates, and scales the shared physical test infrastructure, technical expertise, and execution systems required to validate Anduril's products across the company. The team provides specialized testing that is capital-intensive, technically complex, safety-critical, or broadly reusable across multiple programs, spanning environmental testing (thermal, vibration, shock, HALT, TVAC), battery testing (cell/module/pack characterization, abuse testing, BMS validation), propulsion testing (engine test cells, thrust/torque measurement, fuel/feed systems), aerodynamic testing (wind tunnel operations, flow visualization, force/moment measurement), and…

Job responsibilities

  • Develop and execute environmental test procedures for thermal, dynamic, climatic, corrosion, and ingress testing in accordance with MIL-STD-810, DO-160, and program-specific requirements
  • Tailor environmental test methods to program needs, selecting appropriate test levels, durations, and success criteria based on operational environment and product requirements
  • Design instrumentation and data acquisition approaches for environmental tests, including sensor selection, channel configuration, sample rates, and measurement uncertainty considerations
  • Program and operate test controllers including WATLOW F4s/F4Ts and vibration control software (VibrationVIEW, ObserVIEW)
  • Set up and operate electrodynamic shaker systems for sine, random, SRS, and mixed-mode vibration testing
  • Analyze test data, identify anomalies, and produce engineering test reports and data packages that support qualification and certification decisions
  • Partner with program test engineers from test planning through data delivery, serving as the environmental test subject matter expert
  • Develop and maintain environmental test procedures, work instructions, and training materials

Job requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related technical discipline, OR 10+ years of progressive environmental test experience in lieu of degree
  • 5+ years of hands-on environmental testing experience including thermal, vibration, and shock testing
  • Working knowledge of MIL-STD-810, DO-160, or equivalent environmental test standards, including the ability to interpret and tailor test methods
  • Experience developing test procedures and engineering test reports
  • Proficiency with data acquisition systems and test instrumentation
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-mix test environment supporting multiple programs simultaneously
  • Eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance
  • Experience with NI DAQ hardware and software (LabVIEW, FlexLogger) for multi-channel data acquisition

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