Electrical Engineer - Test Design

Anduril Industries

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Work type
On-site
Location
Costa Mesa, CA
Salary
$129,000–$161,000 / yr
Posted
today

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Below market

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This role $145k
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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.

Anduril Industries currently has 1882 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $146,000–$194,000 across 1696 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Electrical Engineer - Test Design

The Electrical Engineer - Test Design role at Anduril’s Electrical Test Engineering team involves designing and delivering test systems for the company’s aerial and ground-based products. This senior-level position requires leading end-of-line test plan definition, developing comprehensive test strategies, and executing hands-on testing of PCBA and electrical system components. The ideal candidate will design next-generation test automation hardware, develop test procedures from component to system level, and collaborate with firmware, software, and hardware teams to enhance product quality and reliability. Essential skills include experience in schematic capture, PCB layout (Altium Designer preferred), scripting languages like C/C++, Python, or MATLAB, and familiarity with communication bus protocols such as USB, I2C, SPI, and CAN. Additionally, knowledge of lab safety protocols, measurement analysis techniques, and source code revision control systems is crucial for this role in a high-scale, innovative environment focused on ensuring product reliability and safety.

What you'll do

  • Lead end-of-line test plan definition for new products and features.
  • Design and execute hands-on testing of PCBA and electrical system components.
  • Develop next-generation test automation hardware systems for fast, repeatable testing.
  • Analyze data and communicate results to resolve product issues with design teams.
  • Support board bring-up and bench validation during the development phase.

What we're looking for

  • 5+ years of hands-on experience designing functional test equipment.
  • Proven ability to develop automation using scripting languages like C/C++, Python, or MATLAB.
  • Experience with various communication bus protocols including USB, I2C, SPI, and Ethernet.
  • Strong understanding of hardware and software integration and testing processes.
  • Familiarity with source code revision control systems such as GitHub.
  • Capability to lead end-of-line test plan definition for new products and features.
  • Understanding of lab safety protocols in diverse laboratory environments.

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