Environmental Test Technician (3rd Shift)

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 Enterprise Test Capabilities (ETC) develops, operates, and scales the shared physical test infrastructure, technical expertise, and execution systems required to validate Anduril's products across the company. The team provides specialized testing that is capital-intensive, technically complex, safety-critical, or broadly reusable across multiple programs, spanning environmental testing (thermal, vibration, shock, HALT, TVAC), battery testing (cell/module/pack characterization, abuse testing, BMS validation), propulsion testing (engine test cells, thrust/torque measurement, fuel/feed systems), aerodynamic testing (wind tunnel operations, flow visualization, force/moment measurement), and structural testing. We partner with product test teams from early development through qualification and sustainment to identify technical risk, select appropriate test methods, execute testing safely, and generate trusted engineering evidence. The test operations team within ETC owns the lab facilities, equipment fleet, calibration program, and operational support team that keeps this diverse test enterprise running.

ABOUT THE JOB

We are seeking an Environmental Test Technician to join our rapidly growing environmental test team in Costa Mesa, CA. In this role, you will be responsible for executing a wide variety of climactic and environmental tests on the full spectrum of products developed at Anduril. The ideal candidate brings hands-on test and measurement equipment experience, strong troubleshooting instincts across multiple equipment types, and takes genuine pride in equipment performance and uptime. 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, and F4Ts. 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 7+ 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 Familiarity with environmental test standards (MIL-STD-810, DO-160) 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$37—$49 USDThe 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.