Anduril Industries

Integration and Test Technician

Anduril Industries$85K — $112K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, Systems Engineering, or related field
  • 5+ years in flight test operations, especially with uncrewed or autonomous air systems
  • Experience with subsystem integration and flight test instrumentation
  • Familiarity with airspace management and flight test safety
  • Ability to work safely with high voltage systems
  • Strong test engineering skills including DAQ setup and sensor installation
  • Organized with excellent communication skills

Responsibilities

  • Own and manage surrogate platform test activities
  • Develop and execute comprehensive test plans for flight tests
  • Lead the integration of vehicle and mission system components
  • Evolve support system designs using mock-ups
  • Coordinate crewed operations and mission planning for tests
  • Support UAS flight operations for development teams
  • Plan and execute powertrain rig operations for integration testing
  • Ensure safety through hazard identification and risk management
  • Coordinate operational permissions and approvals for test ranges
  • Implement processes for configuration control of test assets

Benefits

  • Comprehensive and competitive benefits package with low employee costs
  • Support for health and recovery needs
  • Investment in employee well-being and development
  • Potential for highly competitive equity grants
  • Commitment to a positive, inclusive, and collaborative work culture
Full Job Description
Anduril is seeking a Integration and Test Technician to join the Maneuver Dominance team at our Costa Mesa HQ to lead a critical capability development of an advanced airborne platform. You will work on new UAS development by building complex test equipment, including Iron Bird Hardware In The Loop (HITL) physical integration environments. All of this in a lean, high-ownership culture where you directly shape the product and operate at a velocity to fly new designs within months, not years. WHAT YOU'LL DO • HITL/Ironbird Design, Build, and Integration ◦ Assemble complex electromechanical subsystems, test racks, junction boxes, and associated hardware, including fabrication, component assembly, and system integration. ◦ Design, fabricate, assemble, and modify complex cable and wire harness assemblies for prototype and production systems. ◦ Execute Safe-to-Mate (STM), Safe-to-Power (STP), and hardware integration procedures to safely integrate and energize flight hardware. ◦ Support electrical checkout, functional verification, and root case investigation during hardware integration and validation activities. • HITL Lab Sustainment ◦ Maintain the health and operational readiness of HITL and Iron Bird environments through maintenance, troubleshooting, repairs, and continuous improvement. ◦ Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair electrical components, line replaceable units (LRUs), wiring harnesses, and integration hardware. ◦ Manage inventory of lab hardware, tools, cables, connectors, and spare components. ◦ Maintain accurate configuration documentation for integration and test environments. ◦ Support continuous improvement of lab organization, tooling, and integration processes. • HITL Safety ◦ Maintain a clean, organized, and safe lab environment ◦ Act with a strong safety mindset ("Stop, Think, Do") while operating in prototype and experimental environments with the aim of eliminating potential harm to team members. ◦ Follow established procedures and identify opportunities to improve safety, quality, and efficiency REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND ATTRIBUTES • Associate Degree (or similar) Electrical/Electronics, Computer, Mechanical Technologies, or related fields • Experience building, integrating, operating or maintaining HIL/HITL/Iron Bird environments for flight vehicles • Experience developing and executing Safe-to-Mate (STM), Safe-to-Power (STP), and integration procedures • Experience performing LRU-, subsystem-, and system-level hardware integration and bring-up • Strong troubleshooting skills for electrical systems, harnesses, LRUs, and electromechanical assemblies • Familiarity with electrical bus interfaces (CAN, Ethernet, RS-232/422/485, MIL-STD-1553) • Experience with oscilloscopes, digital multi-meters, programmable power supplies, electronic loads, and other electrical test equipment • Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, mechanical drawings, and engineering documentation • Experience with soldering, crimping, connector assembly, and wire harness fabrication to aerospace/miltary standards • Experience supporting Group 4 or Group 5 UAS, aerospace, or defense vehicle integration and test environments • Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and adapt quickly in a face-paced development environment • Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal and communication skills • A sincere commitment to a positive, inclusive, and collaborative culture • Eligible to obtain and maintain a security clearance in United States, United Kingdom, or Australia desirable PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS • Familiarity with IPC Quality Standards, IPC-610, IPC-620, J-STD, and other assembly and inspection standards • Experience with Siemens NX, Solidworks, or other CAD software • Experience using diagnostic and protocol analysis tools such as Saleae Logic Analyzers, Wireshark, PEAK-System CAN interfaces, or similar tools US Hourly Range $41-$54 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: Benefits At Anduril, we invest in our people. Our comprehensive, competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees) ensures you're supported in health, recovery, and whatever comes next. For more information, Explore Our Benefits.

About Anduril Industries

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company that develops advanced systems for the military. The company was founded in 2017 by Palmer Luckey, Trae Stephens, and Matt Grimm, and has since grown to become a major player in the defense industry. Anduril's products include autonomous drones, surveillance systems, and other advanced technologies that are designed to enhance military capabilities. The company has received significant funding from investors and has partnerships with several major defense contractors. Anduril is headquartered in Mountain View, California.
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200 employees
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Founded
2017

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