Test Technician
Anduril Industries
$66,000 - $88,000 / year
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Description
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.
As a Test Engineer, you will support Anduril’s solid rocket motor research, development, and manufacturing efforts. This position will support national defense initiatives by performing operations related to the destructive and non-destructive testing of energetic materials, inert materials, and rocket motors.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
- Assisting in the test planning process.
- Researching and implementing industry standards.
- Performing materials testing and solid rocket motor testing.
- Conducting data reduction and analysis.
- Providing status updates to leadership and customers.
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent degree OR significant experience in data acquisition and sensor integration.
- Minimum 0-4 years of professional experience.
- Ability to learn and apply concepts quickly.
- Proficiency in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and programming.
- Strong communication skills.
- Strong technical writing skills.
- Ability to work alone and in a team.
- Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance
- In this role, you will be subject to pre-employment and randomized substance screening, as required by the Company.
- Familiarity with National Instruments DAQ systems and LabVIEW.
- Experience with load cells, pressure transducers, strain gauges, thermocouples, etc.
- Experience with solid rocket motors, hybrid rocket motors, or liquid rocket engines.
- Experience with handling of energetic or hazardous materials.
- Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
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:
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.
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No Financial Requests: Anduril will never solicit payment or demand personal financial details (such as banking information, credit card numbers, or social security numbers) at any stage of our hiring process. Our legitimate recruitment is entirely free for candidates.
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Exercise Caution with Unsolicited Outreach: If you receive any communication that appears suspicious, contains grammatical errors, or makes unusual requests, do not engage. Always confirm the sender's email domain is @anduril.com before providing any personal information or clicking on links.
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What to Do If You Suspect Fraud: Should you encounter any questionable or fraudulent outreach claiming to be from Anduril, please report it immediately to contact@anduril.com. Your proactive caution is invaluable in protecting your personal information and upholding the security and trustworthiness of our recruitment efforts.
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Benefits
- stock options
About this role
Anduril Industries' Rocket Motor Systems team is seeking a Test Technician to support the development and manufacturing of next-generation solid rocket motors for defense applications. In this hybrid role based in McHenry, Mississippi, you'll conduct destructive and non-destructive testing of energetic materials, inert materials, and rocket motors while assisting with test planning, implementing industry standards, and performing data reduction and analysis. You'll communicate findings to leadership and customers, contributing directly to national defense initiatives.
The position requires a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent experience in data acquisition and sensor integration, plus 0–4 years of professional experience. You should be proficient in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and programming; possess strong communication and technical writing skills; and be able to work both independently and collaboratively. Eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret security clearance is required. Experience with National Instruments DAQ systems, LabVIEW, sensor types like load cells and thermocouples, rocket motor systems, or hazardous materials handling would strengthen your candidacy.
The salary range is $66,000–$88,000, with equity grants included in most full-time offers and comprehensive benefits available to employees. This role suits someone early in their engineering career who is comfortable learning quickly in a technical environment and wants hands-on experience with advanced propulsion systems.
Typical pay for this role
$60,000
Typical range: $40,000 to $80,000
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