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Salary: USD 37 - 50 / hourly
Anduril Industries, a defense technology company, is seeking an Engineering Test Technician to join the Advanced Infrared Solutions (AIRS) team in Hudson, New Hampshire. AIRS, acquired by Anduril in 2025, designs and manufactures high-performance cooled infrared cameras and subsystems, including Integrated Dewar Cooler Assemblies (IDCAs), serving both internal Anduril imaging products and external defense, space, and commercial customers.
In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring optical systems meet stringent quality standards before shipment. You will perform comprehensive testing of optical equipment according to detailed procedures and specifications, run validation and system-level testing to verify optimal performance, and troubleshoot complex issues in optical systems by identifying problems in electrical systems and associated software.
Key responsibilities include:
- Executing testing protocols for optical equipment and documenting results accurately in company systems
- Conducting validation and system-level testing to ensure performance meets requirements
- Troubleshooting and resolving issues with optical systems, electrical systems, and associated programs
- Utilizing MATLAB for data collection, coding, and analysis to support testing activities
- Maintaining and calibrating test equipment and tools to ensure proper functioning
- Participating in root cause analysis of product failures based on testing insights
- Working autonomously while collaborating closely with the test engineering team to identify opportunities for improving testing processes and efficiencies
- Contributing to a fast-paced, interdisciplinary environment focused on delivering cutting-edge defense technology
This position offers the opportunity to work on mission-critical infrared and optical systems that support U.S. and allied military capabilities, with exposure to advanced autonomy, AI, computer vision, and sensor fusion technologies.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Associate's degree in Physics, Electrical/Electronics, Computer, Mechanical Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience
- 3+ years of relevant industry experience in production or R&D testing environments
- Experience with cryogenics and vacuum systems in a testing environment
- Proficiency in MATLAB for data acquisition, processing, and coding
- Strong troubleshooting skills for non-conforming hardware and software, with ability to identify electrical issues and program failures
- Experience working with interdisciplinary teams in fast-paced settings
- Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Knowledge of infrared systems or optical systems including performance requirements and verification methodologies
- Familiarity with test equipment such as power supplies, electronic loads, thermal chambers, and data acquisition sensors
- Understanding of computer hardware communication protocols (USB, Ethernet, RS232, etc.)
