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Salary: USD 98,000 - 130,000 / annual
Anduril Industries is seeking an Electrical Test Engineer to ensure their defense technology systems meet stringent quality standards. In this role, you will own test activities across the manufacturing value stream, from system-level checkouts and acceptance testing to component-level in-process validation. You'll maintain test capabilities, develop test automation software, and drive continuous improvement in testing methodologies.
Key responsibilities include:
- Maintain ownership of production test flow and provide hands-on troubleshooting for complex infrared systems issues
- Generate clear test work instructions for technician teams and provide training on equipment use
- Develop a library of common failure modes with troubleshooting guides for rapid issue resolution
- Maintain and develop software for test automation, data analytics, and report generation
- Perform root cause analysis on product failures and recommend corrective actions
- Collaborate with Design, Quality, and Manufacturing Engineering teams on customer returns and failure analysis
- Contribute feedback to early-stage test design for new product introduction (NPI)
- Analyze test data and provide detailed reports identifying defects and improvement areas
- Work with design engineers to provide feedback on product enhancements based on test outcomes
- Optimize test strategies for efficiency and effectiveness while maintaining quality
- Maintain and calibrate test equipment to ensure precision and reliability
- Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance testing processes
You should be comfortable working on fast-paced, highly technical, interdisciplinary teams and communicating effectively across departments to resolve issues quickly.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor's degree in Physics, Electrical/Electronics, Computer, Mechanical Engineering, or related field
- 3+ years of relevant industry experience with emphasis on manufacturing test and product sustainment
- Experience with data acquisition and processing using MATLAB, Python, and other programming languages
- Experience with test automation and report generation
- Strong root cause analysis skills for non-conforming hardware, software, and firmware
- Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal, and communication skills
- Experience working on projects integrating electrical, opto-mechanical, and software/firmware systems
- Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Knowledge of infrared systems, including performance requirements and verification methodologies
- Experience with cryogenic testing equipment
- Familiarity with test equipment such as power supplies, electronic loads, thermal chambers, function generators, spectrum analyzers, data acquisition and measurement sensors
- Experience with computer hardware communication protocols (USB, Ethernet, RS232, RS485, PCIe, HDMI, CAN, etc.)
