Development Test Engineer, Maritime

About the Role

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company seeking a Development Test Engineer to join their team in Quincy, MA. This role involves test system bring-up, hardware testing, managing test campaigns, and developing procedures and software.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify, procure, and bring up appropriate test equipment, documenting its use, integration, and execution.
• Execute or facilitate structural, dynamic, and environmental testing on AUVs, relevant sub-systems, and piece part hardware.
• Lead test campaigns, including test plan creation, system activation, test operations, data review, and equipment design/fabrication.
• Generate work instructions for technicians on the fabrication and integration of test articles and equipment.
• Operate and troubleshoot data acquisition and control systems, wiring, and instrumentation.
• Operate and troubleshoot thermal chambers, electrodynamics shakers, and fluid power systems.
• Automate repetitive test operations to improve efficiency and safety.
• Collaborate with design engineers to resolve system anomalies.
• Maintain high safety standards.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Experience in hardware automation and software-hardware communication/integration.
• High competence with, and fluid use of engineering first principles.
• Familiarity with industry-standard test guidance like MIL-STD-810 and NAVSEA.
• Proficiency in at least one coding language, such as Python or Matlab.
• Experience with 3D modeling software and PLM systems (e.g., Siemens NX, Teamcenter).
• Ability to integrate electronic components into mechanical designs (e.g., motors, controllers, sensors).
• Experience with machining, sheet metal, and 3D printing.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of professional experience in a related engineering field.
• Experience in an immersive interdisciplinary technical project (collegiate project teams or professional settings).
• BS, MS or PhD in an engineering discipline.
• Must be eligible to obtain / maintain US Security Clearance.
• Must be able to perform physical efforts including standing for extended periods and lifting and carrying material or equipment up to 25 lbs unassisted.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of controls engineering.
• Familiarity with instrumentation and control components such as accelerometers, load cells, thermocouples, pressure transducers, strain gauges, RTDs, and others.