Anduril Industries · 22 hours ago
Wind Tunnel Technician
Costa Mesa, California, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$37/hr - $49/hr
5+ years expAnduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. The Wind Tunnel Technician will be responsible for maintaining and managing the inner workings of the Test Wind Tunnel, supporting testing programs, and ensuring safety and calibration of equipment.
AerospaceArtificial Intelligence (AI)GovernmentMilitaryNational Security
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Support the execution of wind tunnel testing programs, installation of test assets and data acquisition systems
Maintain and ensure the calibration and readiness of the wind tunnel and associated instrumentation
Maintain lab spaces to a high level of organization and professionalism
Promote lab safety training and processes, fostering an environment and culture to promote safety as the number one priority
Travel to test sites and remote labs as needed
Qualification
Required
5+ years of professional experience in an engineering technician capacity or similar
Hands-on experience operating different wind tunnels (e.g. open-circuit, closed-circuit, subsonic, blowdown)
Hands-on experience with common aerodynamic sensors such as pitot tubes, PIV systems, and force balances
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, demanding, flexible team environment
Eligible to obtain / maintain a U.S. Security Clearance
Preferred
Familiarity with NI Data acquisition system setup and collection, as well as running LabVIEW and Flexlogger software
Demonstrated sense of drive and ability to work in cross-functional teams effectively
Benefits
Healthcare Benefits
Income Protection: Anduril covers life and disability insurance for all employees.
Generous time off: Highly competitive PTO plans with a holiday hiatus in December. Caregiver & Wellness Leave is available to care for family members, bond with a new baby, or address your own medical needs.
Family Planning & Parenting Support: Coverage for fertility treatments (e.g., IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carriers, along with resources to support you and your partner from planning to parenting.
Mental Health Resources: Access free mental health resources 24/7, including therapy and life coaching. Additional work-life services, such as legal and financial support, are also available.
Professional Development: Annual reimbursement for professional development
Commuter Benefits: Company-funded commuter benefits based on your region.
Relocation Assistance: Available depending on role eligibility.
Retirement Savings Plan
Company
Anduril Industries
Anduril Industries is a defense technology company that specializes in developing advanced autonomous systems to enhance national security.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$6.25BKey Investors
XPRIZEAlphaTON Capital Corp.Founders Fund
2026-01-29Grant· $0.15M
2025-12-16Corporate Round· $30M
2025-06-05Series G· $2.5B
Leadership Team
Brian Schimpf
Co-Founder and CEO
Joseph Chen
Co-founder
Recent News
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