Hardware Test Engineer

Anduril Industries

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Work type: On-site
Location: Irvine, CA
Salary: $129,000–$171,000 / yr
Posted: 16 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live yesterday
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 · Hardware Test Engineer

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As a Hardware Test Engineer on the Electromagnetic Warfare team, you will manage production test flows and ensure systems meet stringent quality standards while meeting throughput requirements. You will perform hands-on troubleshooting of complex electrical issues, develop work instructions for technicians, and conduct root cause analysis for non-conforming hardware. Your role involves maintaining capabilities across the manufacturing value stream, from system level checkouts to component validation, while optimizing test strategies for automation and cycle time. You will utilize tools such as Linux, Ubuntu, LabVIEW, and NixOS, alongside equipment like oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, and power supplies. The work focuses on the production of advanced defense hardware for electromagnetic warfare, requiring expertise in PCBA testing standards, manufacturing execution systems, and the integration of electrical, mechanical, and software components to solve complex technical challenges in a high-stakes domain.

Skills

PCBA Testing LabVIEW Linux Ubuntu NixOS MES PLM TES Oscilloscope Spectrum Analyzer Function Generator Power Supplies Data Acquisition Root Cause Analysis DfM Firmware

What you'll do

Manage production test flows and provide hands-on troubleshooting for complex electrical issues during testing.
Maintain test capabilities across the manufacturing value stream from system level checkouts to component validation.
Improve existing test systems to enhance automation, consistency, cycle time, and overall test coverage.
Create clear work instructions for technicians and develop a library of common failure modes with troubleshooting guides.
Perform root cause analysis on product failures and recommend corrective actions to improve quality.
Analyze test data and provide detailed reports to identify defects and areas for process improvement.
Optimize test strategies to reduce cycle time while maintaining high standards of product quality.
Maintain and calibrate test equipment to ensure precision and reliability during the manufacturing process.

What we're looking for

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Electronics, Computer, Mechanical Engineering, or related fields.
5+ years of relevant industry experience in manufacturing test and product sustainment.
Familiarity with Linux, Ubuntu, LabVIEW, and NixOS.
Experience testing PCBA and electronic assemblies with contract manufacturers using standard methods.
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.
Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance.

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