Electrical Engineer, Manufacturing Test, Electronic Warfare

Anduril Industries

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Work type: On-site
Location: Irvine, CACosta Mesa, CA
Salary: $132,000–$175,000 / yr
Posted: 5 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live today
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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About Anduril Industries

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company that builds advanced hardware and software systems for national security, including autonomous drones, surveillance systems, and the Lattice AI command platform.

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TL;DR · Electrical Engineer, Manufacturing Test, Electronic Warfare

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The Electrical Engineer, Manufacturing Test joins the Electromagnetic Warfare team to ensure defense hardware meets stringent quality and throughput standards. You will own production test activities, providing hands-on troubleshooting for complex electrical issues and maintaining test capabilities across the manufacturing value stream. Key responsibilities include improving automation, generating work instructions for the MES, performing root cause analysis on non-conforming hardware, and collaborating with design teams on product enhancements. You will utilize tools such as Linux, Ubuntu, LabVIEW, NixOS, and Python for data parsing. Required skills include experience with PCBA testing standards, oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, and data acquisition sensors. This role solves critical manufacturing challenges by optimizing test strategies and ensuring the reliability of integrated electrical, mechanical, and software systems within the electromagnetic warfare domain.

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Skills

Linux Ubuntu NixOS LabVIEW Python MATLAB PCBA Testing MES PLM TES USB Ethernet RS232 RS485 PCIe HDMI CAN Oscilloscope Spectrum Analyzer Data Acquisition Root Cause Analysis DfM NPI

What you'll do

Maintain ownership of production test flows and provide hands-on troubleshooting for complex electrical issues.
Manage test capabilities across the manufacturing value stream from system-level checkouts to component-level validation.
Improve existing test systems to increase automation, consistency, cycle time, and test coverage.
Generate test work instructions for technicians and provide training on equipment usage.
Perform root cause analysis on product failures and recommend corrective actions.
Analyze test data and provide detailed reports to identify defects and areas for improvement.
Collaborate with design engineers to provide feedback for product enhancements based on test outcomes.
Maintain and calibrate test equipment to ensure precision and reliability.

What we're looking for

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Electronics, Computer, Mechanical Engineering, or related fields.
5+ years of relevant industry experience with emphasis on manufacturing test and product sustainment.
Familiarity with Linux, Ubuntu, LabVIEW, and NixOS.
Experience with contract manufacturers in testing PCBA/electronic assemblies and thorough knowledge of PCBA testing standards.
Familiarity with electronics test equipment including power supplies, oscilloscopes, function generators, and spectrum analyzers.
Strong root cause analysis skills for non-conforming hardware.
Familiarity with PLM, MES, and TES systems.
Experience integrating electrical, mechanical, and software/firmware systems.
Ability to obtain and maintain US DoD clearance.
8+ years of relevant industry experience (preferred).
Pursuing a Master’s of Science in Electrical, Electronics, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field (preferred).
Familiarity with Python, LabVIEW, and/or MATLAB for data parsing and visualization (preferred).
Experience with test automation, PCBA design, and mechanical design (preferred).
Experience with computer hardware communication protocols such as USB, Ethernet, RS232, RS485, PCIe, HDMI, and CAN (preferred).
Experience with ESS-related testing like Thermal and Vibration (preferred).
Active Security Clearance or ability to obtain one (preferred).

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