Test Engineer, Maritime Production

The Maritime Manufacturing Technology team is responsible for rapidly developing manufacturing and qualifying mission-critical defense hardware. Operating as a test-first organization the team prioritizes tangible evidence-based proof of capability over theoretical analysis alone. Our scope spans end-to-end verification: from coupon-level mechanical and weld evaluations to full-scale Hardware-in-the-Loop (HITL) functional qualification of advanced surface and undersea systems.

We are looking for a Senior Test Engineer to join our team in Santa Ana CA to lead hardware integration environmental qualification and functional test execution for mission-critical maritime and subsea this role you will own the development instrumentation and execution of comprehensive test campaigns across high-consequence pressure-boundary enclosures and mechanism assemblies.

You will bridge the physical and digital domains: correlating physical test data against MBSE architecture and finite element stress models while generating rigorous Objective Quality Evidence (OQE) for customer qualification and acceptance. This is an individual contributor role with high autonomy direct ownership of critical maritime test assets and substantial technical leadership across fast-paced build-and-test cycles.

• HITL & Functional Qualification Testing: Own HITL test architecture test plan generation and execution across major assets. Validate system sequencing sensor/actuator response (including Moog actuation systems) and fault modes under real-world operating conditions.
• Hydrostatic & Pressure Vessel Testing: Design build and oversee high-pressure hydrostatic proof burst and cyclic pressure test setups for mission-critical subsea hardware and pressure-boundary structures. Ensure rigorous adherence to safety boundaries and deep submergence qualification criteria.
• Digital Thread & Model Correlation: Integrate test data directly back into the digital thread (Cameo / MBSE) and collaborate closely with Stress and Structural Analysis Engineers to validate margin calculations finite element models and failure-mode predictions.
• End-to-End Test Campaign Execution & OQE: Drive testing from coupon-level mechanical evaluations (weld qualification machine trials destructive evaluations) up to full-scale integrated asset testing. Generate comprehensive test data packages and OQE to substantiate qualification claims for government and prime contractor partners (e.g. NAVSEA GDEB).
• Test Infrastructure & Lab Operations: Partner with internal facilities and external ISO/IEC 17025 accredited mechanical and calibration testing laboratories to scope schedule instrument and conduct complex environmental and structural test plans.

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Mechanical Engineering Aerospace Engineering Electrical Engineering Systems Engineering Mechatronics or a related technical discipline.
• 7 years of demonstrated experience in hardware test execution integration and qualification testing on high-consequence hardware (defense subsea/marine aerospace or launch systems).
• Demonstrated hands-on proficiency executing HITL electro-mechanical functional testing and high-pressure hydrostatic testing.
• Proven experience defining instrumentation suites (strain gauges pressure transducers flow meters load cells LVDTs/accelerometers) and modern data acquisition (DAQ) architectures.
• Strong track record of preparing test plans test readiness reviews (TRRs) and formal qualification reports/OQE packages for defense or marine customers (e.g. NAVSEA GDEB ASME or ABS standards).
• Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities interface directly with cross-functional design stress and manufacturing teams and wear multiple technical hats to drive hardware across the finish line.
• Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export controlled information or facilities.
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance.

• Prior experience with subsea mechanical systems and deconstruction/test programs.
• Familiarity with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools (e.g. Cameo) and digital thread traceability platforms (e.g. Teamcenter).
• Experience scripting automated test sequences and data processing routines in Python MATLAB or LabVIEW.
• Working knowledge of heavy metallic fabrication weld qualification processes (PQR/WPS) and metallurgy test standards.
• Active U.S. DoD Secret or Top Secret security clearance.

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 Andurils total compensation package. Additionally Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees including:

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