Senior Development Engineer - ICD

Anduril Industries · Costa Mesa, California · $147,000-$196,000 USD · onsite Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. We are seeking a Senior Development Engineer to join the Internal Capabilities Development (ICD) team within ETC in Costa Mesa, CA. This is a hands-on, multidisciplinary role for an engineer who can take a test capability from concept to commissioned hardware, spanning 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 Support design and test readiness reviews, providing technical input on feasibility, risk, safety, and resource requirements Maintain lab and build spaces, promote safety culture, and support proper maintenance of capital equipment Travel to test sites and remote labs as needed to support builds, field testing, or capability standup REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS 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 QUALIFICATIONS 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 ki