andurilindustries

Staff Instrumentation Range & Infrastructure Engineer

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At a Glance

Location
Costa Mesa, California, United States
Experience
12+ years
Department
Mechanical Engineering
Posted
2026-03-05T21:27:35-05:00

Key Requirements

Required Skills

MATLABPython

Certifications

  • PMP

Domain Knowledge

  • Aerospace
  • Cybersecurity
  • Defense
  • Education
  • Engineering
  • Finance
  • Healthcare
  • Insurance
  • Legal
  • Medical

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance

cover full cost of medical insurance premiums for you and your dependents. I

Requirements

12+ years of progressive experience in instrumentation systems architecture, leadership, or complex range infrastructure development, preferably within the defense or aerospace industry.

Demonstrated experience in systems architecture development for complex real-time systems.

Strong understanding of data acquisition (DAQ) principles, telemetry systems (e.g., IRIG 106), RF systems, and various sensor technologies.

Proficiency with system modeling tools (e.g., SysML, MATLAB/Simulink), CAD software, and/or programming languages (e.g., Python, C++).

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.

Experience with network design, distributed systems, and real-time data processing.

Compensation & Benefits

$166,000

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$220,000 USD

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:

US Roles:

Responsibilities

Architectural Design & Development:

Lead the architectural design, development, and evolution of comprehensive instrumentation systems and associated range infrastructure for complex test and evaluation systems.

Define system requirements, specifications, and interface control documents (ICDs) for new and upgraded range capabilities.

Develop long-term architectural roadmaps, technology insertion plans, and strategic upgrades to maintain state-of-the-art range capabilities.

Instrumentation Systems Engineering:

Select, integrate, and validate various instrumentation technologies including, but not limited to: telemetry (RF/Optical), radar, optics (high-speed cameras, IR, EO), GPS/PNT, environmental sensors, and acoustic arrays.