Anduril Industries Senior Development Engineer at Anduril Industries developing large-scale test equipment from concept to commissioned hardware. Works across 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
Qualification
Ability to thrive in a fast-pacedEligible to obtain and maintain a U
Required
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
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