Staff Instrumentation Range & Infrastructure Engineer

Anduril Anduril · Defense · Costa Mesa, CA · Hardware Engineering : Test & Evaluation : Test & Evaluation

Seeking a Staff Instrumentation & Range Infrastructure Engineer to design, develop, and sustain advanced test range infrastructure and instrumentation systems for a defense technology company. Requires systems engineering expertise, technical proficiency, and understanding of complex test environments. Responsibilities include architectural roadmap definition, integration of sensors, data acquisition systems, and telemetry solutions, and ensuring robust operation of test assets.

What you'd actually do

  1. Architectural Design & Development
  2. Instrumentation Systems Engineering
  3. Range Infrastructure Development
  4. Test & Operations Support
  5. Technical Leadership & Mentorship

Skills

Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field
  • Systems engineering expertise
  • Hands-on technical proficiency
  • Deep understanding of complex test environments
  • Systems architecture development for complex real-time systems
  • Data acquisition (DAQ) principles
  • Telemetry systems (e.g., IRIG 106)
  • RF systems
  • Various sensor technologies
  • System modeling tools (e.g., SysML, MATLAB/Simulink)
  • CAD software
  • Programming languages (e.g., Python, C++)
  • Design, development, integration, operation, and maintenance of test range infrastructure and instrumentation supporting high-speed weapons systems and Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs)/drones
  • Network design
  • Distributed systems
  • Real-time data processing
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and lead technical efforts within a team environment
  • Ability to travel as required
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance

Nice to have

  • Master's or Ph.D. in a relevant engineering discipline
  • Specific missile test range instrumentation (high-speed video systems, precision timing systems, advanced radar tracking, or target scoring systems)
  • Cybersecurity best practices and implementation for critical infrastructure and classified systems
  • Industry standards (e.g., IRIG, MIL-STD-1553, ARINC 429)
  • Project management experience (PMP certification a plus)
  • Hands-on experience with hardware design, prototyping, and testing

What the JD emphasized

  • 12+ years of progressive experience in instrumentation systems architecture, leadership, or complex range infrastructure development
  • Demonstrated experience in systems architecture development for complex real-time systems
  • Extensive experience in the design, development, integration, operation, and maintenance of test range infrastructure and instrumentation supporting high-speed weapons systems and Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs)/drones
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance (Secret or Top Secret preferred)