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Development Test Engineer, Maritime

Costa Mesa, CA (OC-00)Full-time$117k–$154k2026-11-09 → 2026-11-10
No visa sponsorshipSecurity clearance required

Core

Develop and execute hardware testing campaigns for autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs) and defense systems, managing test equipment, automation, and data acquisition.

Role type

Senior IC hardware test engineer (defense/maritime)

Builds

Test systems, procedures, and reports for AUVs and sub-systems

Domain

Defense technology / Maritime systems

Required skills

hardware automation, software-hardware integration, test system bring-up, data acquisition, troubleshooting, engineering first principles

Preferred skills

controls engineering, instrumentation (accelerometers, load cells, etc.), coding (Python, Matlab), 3D modeling/PLM, machining

Technologies

Python, Matlab, Siemens NX, Teamcenter, thermal chambers, electrodynamics shakers, fluid power systems

Responsibilities

Identify and procure test equipment; execute structural, dynamic, and environmental testing; lead test campaigns and create test plans; automate test operations; operate data acquisition and control systems

Seniority

Mid-level, hands-on IC