Anduril industries

Lead Environmental Test Technician

Costa Mesa, California, United States Full Time

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century’s most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Anduril’s family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a realtime, 3D command and control center. As the world enters an era of strategic competition, Anduril is committed to bringing cutting-edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years.

ABOUT THE TEAM
The Development team is responsible for executing environmental testing across all of Anduril's platforms.

ABOUT THE JOB
We are looking for a Lead Environmental Test Technician to join our rapidly growing team in Costa Mesa, CA. In this role, you will be responsible for maintaining and managing the inner workings of the Dev Test Lab and Workspaces! This will require the ability to lead a team of technicians, and manage large amounts of capital equipment.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

  • Execute a variety of environmental tests including, but not limited to, thermal, dynamic, corrosion, and ingress tests.
  • Program test controllers such as WATLOW F4s.
  • Execute dynamic tests using electrodynamic shaker table control software.
  • Set up data acquisition systems for environmental tests.
  • Maintain lab spaces to a high level of organization and professionalism.
  • Promote lab safety training and processes, fostering an environment and culture to promote safety as the number one priority
  • Promote proper maintenance of capital equipment including environmental chambers, electrodynamic shakers, and data acquisition equipment.
  • Advance environmental testing training materials and keep technical documentation updated.
  • Travel to test sites and remote labs as needed


REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • 10+ years of professional experience in a engineering technician capacity or similar
  • Familiarity with Jira or other agile development software
  • Experience with running environmental test equipment
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, demanding, flexible team environment
  • Eligible to obtain / maintain a U.S. Security Clearance


PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Familiarity with NI Data acquisition system setup and collection, as well as running LabVIEW and Flexlogger software.
  • Familiarity with VR software including VibrationVIEW and ObserVIEW for executing and processing dynamic tests.
  • Demonstrated sense of drive and ability to work in cross-functional teams effectively
US Salary Range
$113,000$149,000 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 Anduril's total compensation package. Additionally, Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including: 

Healthcare Benefits 

  • US Roles: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you. 
  • UK & AUS Roles: We cover full cost of medical insurance premiums for you and your dependents. 
  • IE Roles: We offer an annual contribution toward your private health insurance for you and your dependents. 

Additional Benefits 

  • Income Protection: Anduril covers life and disability insurance for all employees. 
  • Generous time off: Highly competitive PTO plans with a holiday hiatus in December. Caregiver & Wellness Leave is available to care for family members, bond with a new baby, or address your own medical needs. 
  • Family Planning & Parenting Support: Coverage for fertility treatments (e.g., IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carriers, along with resources to support you and your partner from planning to parenting. 
  • Mental Health Resources: Access free mental health resources 24/7, including therapy and life coaching. Additional work-life services, such as legal and financial support, are also available. 
  • Professional Development: Annual reimbursement for professional development 
  • Commuter Benefits: Company-funded commuter benefits based on your region. 
  • Relocation Assistance: Available depending on role eligibility. 

Retirement Savings Plan 

  • US Roles: Traditional 401(k), Roth, and after-tax (mega backdoor Roth) options. 
  • UK & IE Roles: Pension plan with employer match. 
  • AUS Roles: Superannuation plan. 

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