Senior Development Test Engineer, Battery Testing

<div class="content-intro"><p>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.</p></div><h3 id="BatteryTestEngineer-ABOUTTHETEAM">ABOUT THE TEAM</h3> <p>The<strong> Development Test Team</strong> designs and executes unique tests for components and subsystems on an accelerated schedule, providing diverse engineering challenges in a dynamic hands-on team.</p> <h3 id="BatteryTestEngineer-ABOUTTHEJOB">ABOUT THE JOB</h3> <p>We are seeking a highly motivated <strong>Senior Battery Test Engineer</strong> to join our rapidly growing team in Costa Mesa, Ca and take ownership of our battery test lab. In this role, you will execute critical tests on a variety of battery cells and packs and also manage the lab's operational rhythm. You will manage test campaigns, develop test procedures, sequences, and data processing. You will operate and troubleshoot battery cyclers and thermal chambers, analyze test data, and collaborate closely with systems engineers to drive product improvements, all while maintaining high safety standards. </p> <h4 id="BatteryTestEngineer-WHATYOU’LLDO">WHAT YOU’LL DO</h4> <ul class="posting-requirements plain-list"> <ul> <li data-uuid="c279c2cb-0566-4451-92ac-056b4d7c7974">Own the entire battery test lifecycle, from planning and instrumentation through to data acquisition, analysis, and reporting. </li> <li data-uuid="dcefd866-ea24-4962-8428-c9e6ec97bc85">Serve as the primary manager for the battery test lab, overseeing the operational schedule, resource allocation, and equipment utilization to maximize throughput.</li> <li data-uuid="a595342e-f8fd-4788-8c18-d287cbbcd5fa">Champion all safety protocols within the battery lab, ensuring a secure environment for all personnel and equipment.</li> <li data-uuid="4a206e4e-4260-4ec3-b712-9e20a763d6eb">Collaborate with battery systems and program leads to define test requirements, align on schedules, and deliver clear, actionable results that directly influence design decisions.</li> <li data-uuid="99d9e493-ff23-4133-b5f4-e3ff0a4585c7">Ensure the operational readiness of the lab by managing equipment maintenance, calibration schedules, and inventory of necessary instrumentation and consumables.</li> </ul> </ul> <h4 id="BatteryTestEngineer-REQUIREDQUALIFICATIONS">REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS</h4> <ul class="posting-requirements plain-list"> <ul> <li data-uuid="2484ffc0-b270-41ca-a434-d068365dd534">BS or MS in mechanical engineering, or related disciplines.</li> <li data-uuid="7e89f8e1-c47e-4ad6-a921-e373e946400b">7+ years of hands-on hardware test environment, with at least 5+ years focused specifically on battery systems.</li> <li data-uuid="9908b6fe-2d3d-423d-8e1e-83a60c90bac4">Demonstrated hands-on experience executing a variety of battery performance and lifecycle tests (e.g. HPPC, cycle life, calendar life) </li> <li data-uuid="97a61eea-736d-418b-87a3-06d9bdfa772b">Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export controlled information or facilities</li> </ul> </ul> <h4 id="BatteryTestEngineer-PREFERREDQUALIFICATIONS">PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS</h4> <ul> <li> <ul> <li>Proficiency in a data analysis language such as Python or MATLAB for scripting and data processing.</li> <li data-uuid="b34b2018-fd74-444b-ab6e-7d7c48b72811">Experience with Arbin, Maccor, or other common battery cycler hardware and softwar ... (truncated, view full listing at source)