Senior Development Engineer - ICD

Anduril • Costa Mesa, CA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Development Engineer joins Anduril's Internal Capabilities Development (ICD) team within Enterprise Test Capabilities (ETC) in Costa Mesa, California. ETC develops, operates, and scales shared physical test infrastructure, technical expertise, and execution systems to validate Anduril products. ICD develops equipment and test capabilities for ETC and product teams across Ground Systems, Maritime, Space, Air Dominance & Strike, and Drones.

This hands-on, multidisciplinary role takes test capabilities from concept through commissioning and handoff. The engineer designs and builds large-scale test equipment, with work spanning mechanical design, structural and hydraulic considerations, electrical integration, PLC and LabVIEW controls, and data acquisition. Candidates may have a mechanical or electrical-and-controls emphasis, but are expected to work across mechanical, electrical, and structural or hydraulic disciplines. The role partners with ETC and product teams to translate capability needs into working equipment and supports capability development through delivery.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related technical discipline, or 10+ years of progressive equipment-development experience in lieu of a degree.
• 5+ years of hands-on engineering experience designing and building test equipment or complex electromechanical systems.
• Mechanical design and CAD proficiency using SolidWorks, NX, or equivalent.
• Experience designing and integrating hydraulic and/or pneumatic systems.
• Experience programming PLCs for equipment control and safety.
• 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 while developing multiple capabilities simultaneously.
• Eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance.

Nice To Haves

• 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, such as ASME BPVC and proof or burst testing.
• Experience with dynamometer builds and torque or thrust measurement systems.
• Familiarity with closed-loop servo-hydraulic control, such as MTS, Instron, or equivalent.
• Experience with SCADA or 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.

Responsibilities

• Design and build test equipment and capabilities from concept and requirements through fabrication, commissioning, and handoff.
• Produce mechanical designs and CAD models for custom test equipment, including structural, thermal, and hydraulic or 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, channel configuration, sample rates, and measurement uncertainty considerations.
• Support structural, pressure-vessel, and dynamometer builds for the DevTest ground and maritime teams as needed.
• Contribute to build-versus-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 a 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.

Benefits

• Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full-time offers.
• Top-tier benefits, described as comprehensive and competitive and available at little to no cost to employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior