
Test Technician (2nd shift - 1PM - 10PM)
- Costa Mesa, CA
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Member of an interdisciplinary team capable of executing static, dynamic, fatigue, thermal and vibration testing
- Test items ranging from small integrated electronics systems to whole aircraft fuselages and large structures
- Operate and maintain thermal chambers, vibration tables, data acquisition systems and structural testing equipment as needed to execute test objectives
- Build test equipment and execute test procedures to inform and validate design decisions
- Support critical hardware demonstrations with customers as needed
- Travel to test sites as needed
- 3+ years of professional experience in a engineering technician capacity or similar
- Experience with environmental chamber equipment, vibration qualification testing, and/or battery discharge testing
- Experience with wire harnessing, electrical layout, and enclosure build out
- Familiarity with basic AC/DC power (single-phase, three-phase)
- Experience in preparing and executing test procedures with high levels of attention to detail
- Demonstrated hands-on fabrication and assembly skills
- Instrumentation installation and checkout experience (strain gauge application, sensor calibration, thermocouple install, cable harness assembly, etc.)
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, demanding, flexible team environment
- Ability to work 2nd shift hours
- Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export controlled information or facilities
- 5+ years of professional experience in a engineering technician capacity or similar
- Familiarity with DAQ system setup and collection
- Familiarity with electro-mechanical systems such as motors, computers, and power systems
- Familiarity with hydraulics and hydraulic actuators
- Experience with machining, sheet metal fabrication, welding, and 3D printing
- Demonstrated sense of drive and ability to work in cross-functional teams effectively
- Eligible for a US security clearance
- Platinum Healthcare Benefits: For U.S. roles, we offer comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you.
- For UK roles, Private Medical Insurance (PMI): Anduril will cover the full cost of the insurance premium for an employee and dependents.
- For AUS roles, Private health plan through Bupa: Coverage is fully subsidized by Anduril.
- Basic Life/AD&D and long-term disability insurance 100% covered by Anduril, plus the option to purchase additional life insurance for you and your dependents.
- Extremely generous company holiday calendar including a holiday hiatus in December, and highly competitive PTO plans.
- 16 weeks of paid Caregiver & Wellness Leave to care for a family member, bond with your baby, or tend to your own medical condition.
- Family Planning & Parenting Support: Fertility (eg, IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carrier coverage with additional benefits and resources to provide support from planning to parenting.
- Mental Health Resources: We provide free mental health resources 24/7 including therapy, life coaching, and more. Additional work-life services, such as free legal and financial support, available to you as well.
- A professional development stipend is available to all Andurilians.
- Daily Meals and Provisions: For many of our offices this means breakfast, lunch and fully stocked micro-kitchens.
- Company-funded commuter benefits available based on your region.
- Relocation assistance (depending on role eligibility).
- 401(k) retirement savings plan - both a traditional and Roth 401(k). (US roles only)