Test Engineer, Space Imaging Systems
Anduril
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.
Anduril is a defense technology company, bringing Silicon Valley talent and funding to the defense sector. Our technology helps our customers solve their toughest challenges by enabling them to make better, more informed decisions in life-and-death situations. We’ve assembled a diverse team of experts in artificial intelligence, computer vision, sensor fusion, optics, and data analysis that are creating software and hardware solutions to radically evolve the capabilities of the United States and our allies. If you are passionate about solving problems that have real impact, come join Anduril and build the future of defense.
This position involves working in a multi-disciplinary environment on the environmental qualification and flight testing of advanced payloads for space. We are interested in candidates that are excited to work on new projects from conceptualization through production. This position may require system and sub system testing for air, sea, and ground applications as well.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
- Function as a member of an interdisciplinary team to execute testing of spaceborne payloads for the Anduril Imaging Division
- Perform a broad range of test development, test design, and verification activities to ensure system performance meets project requirements.
- Facilitate/conduct various space application tests as required to develop/verify thermal solutions
- Work closely with other cross functional teams as needed & participate in design reviews, safety reviews, product reviews, test readiness reviews, and other milestones as applicable
- Lead test design, test plan development, & readiness reviews including generating and executing hardware test plans
- Must have a strong background of various measurement sensors, data acquisition, data post processing, and report writing skills
- Travel to test sites as needed to support DVT, Proto-qual, & Qualification Efforts. This includes local and out of state travel which could be a week or two at a time
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- 5+ years of experience in the area of thermal analysis & test for space applications
- Strong knowledge of system and sub-system thermal testing for space
- Successful candidates must have relevant proven experience in space application testing, including performing TVAC operational testing of systems or sub-systems. This includes test plan development, working knowledge of test infrastructure, and working with external test facilities.
- Good at working independently and with various teams and key stakeholders
- Must be capable of lifting at least 50 lbs for short periods of time
- Must be comfortable with hands on work and working in noisy environments including outdoors
- Minimum BS in an engineering discipline
- U.S. Person status is required as this position needs to access export controlled data
- Familiar with Space testing standards such as, but not limited to GSFC-STD-7000B & NASA-HDBK-7009
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Advanced graduate degrees (Masters or PhD)
- Thermal analysis experience with space systems
- General knowledge of shock and vibration testing
- Familiarity with various test standards such as but not limited to: FCC Part 15, Part 25, EN55032, EN 55024/35, EN 61000, MIL-STD-1541, MIL-STD-461, MIL-STD-464, DO-160G
- High level of familiarity with instrumentation and control (programmable logic control, high speed data acquisition, pressure transducers, thermocouples, RTDs, strain gauges, accelerometers, flow meters, load cells, relays, solenoid valves)
- General Knowledge of terrestrial standards such as MIL-STD-810, STANAG 4370, MIL-STD-461, and others
- Performed Environmental testing at previous job(s) for military and/or commercial industry
- Experience in an immersive interdisciplinary technical project (collegiate project teams or professional settings)
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:
- Platinum Healthcare Benefits: For U.S. roles, we offer top tier platinum coverage (medical, dental, vision) that are 100% covered by Anduril for you and 90% covered for your dependents.
- 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)
The recruiter assigned to this role can share more information about the specific compensation and benefit details associated with this role during the hiring process.
Anduril is an equal-opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. The Anduril team is made up of incredibly talented and unique individuals, who together are disrupting industry norms by creating new paths towards the future of defense technology. All qualified applicants will be treated with respect and receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, uniform service, Veteran status, age, or any other protected characteristic per federal, state, or local law, including those with a criminal history, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the CA Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. We actively encourage members of recognized minorities, women, Veterans, and those with disabilities to apply, and we work to create a welcoming and supportive environment for all applicants throughout the interview process. If you are someone passionate about working on problems that have a real-world impact, we'd love to hear from you!
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