Senior Development Engineer - ICD

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology.

We are seeking a Senior Development Engineer to join the Internal Capabilities Development (ICD) team within ETC in Costa Mesa, CA. This is a hands-on, multidisciplinary role for an engineer who can take a test capability from concept to commissioned hardware, spanning mechanical design, electrical integration, controls, and data acquisition.

Responsibilities

• Design and build test equipment and capabilities from the ground up, from concept and requirements through fabrication, commissioning, and handoff
• Produce mechanical designs and CAD models of custom test equipment, including structural, thermal, and hydraulic/pneumatic subsystems
• Design and integrate hydraulic and pneumatic systems, including actuators, pumps, servo valves, manifolds, and safety interlocks
• Program and integrate PLC-based control systems for automated sequencing, control, and safety monitoring
• Develop LabVIEW and NI FlexLogger applications for multi-channel data acquisition, closed-loop control, and test automation
• Design and build electrical enclosures, control panels, and wiring in accordance with applicable electrical codes and safety standards
• Design instrumentation and data acquisition approaches, including sensor selection (thermocouples, strain gauges, load cells, pressure transducers), channel configuration, sample rates, and measurement uncertainty considerations
• Support structural, pressure-vessel, and dyno builds for the DevTest ground and maritime teams as needed
• Contribute to build-vs-buy assessments and advocate for internal builds where ICD can beat vendor cost and timeline
• Analyze data, troubleshoot integrated systems, and produce engineering documentation and data packages
• Partner with ETC and product teams from concept through delivery as a capability-development subject matter expert
• Develop and maintain equipment documentation, build procedures, work instructions, and training materials
• Support design and test readiness reviews, providing technical input on feasibility, risk, safety, and resource requirements
• Maintain lab and build spaces, promote safety culture, and support proper maintenance of capital equipment
• Travel to test sites and remote labs as needed to support builds, field testing, or capability standup

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related technical discipline, OR 10+ years of progressive equipment-development experience in lieu of degree
• 5+ years of hands-on engineering experience designing and building test equipment or complex electromechanical systems
• Mechanical design and CAD proficiency (SolidWorks, NX, or equivalent)
• Experience designing and integrating hydraulic and/or pneumatic systems
• Experience programming PLCs for control and safety of equipment
• Proficiency with LabVIEW and/or NI FlexLogger and NI DAQ hardware
• Experience building electrical enclosures, control panels, and instrumentation wiring
• Working knowledge of instrumentation and data acquisition, including sensor selection, signal conditioning, and channel configuration
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-mix environment developing multiple capabilities simultaneously
• Eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience developing large-scale custom test equipment such as thermal chambers, static-fire stands, or environmental chambers
• Familiarity with MIL-STD-810H environmental test methods and equipment requirements
• Experience with pressure-vessel design or testing and associated safety requirements (ASME BPVC, proof/burst)
• Experience with dynamometer builds and torque/thrust measurement systems
• Familiarity with closed-loop servo-hydraulic control (MTS, Instron, or equivalent)
• Experience with SCADA or any kind of HMI development for custom equipment
• Familiarity with strain gauge installation, Wheatstone bridge configurations, and signal conditioning
• Knowledge of measurement uncertainty analysis and GR&R concepts
• Experience with defense or aerospace test programs