Hardware Test Engineer

Anduril Industries

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Work type
On-site
Location
Lexington, MA
Salary
$98,000–$130,000 / yr
Posted
11 days ago
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Confirmed live yesterday

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Below market

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Similar $171k
This role $114k
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This role pays less than 90% of similar roles. Most pay $139,100–$203,525 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $114k versus about $171k for comparable roles.

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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 1697 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $146,000–$194,000 across 1504 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Hardware Test Engineer

As a Hardware Test Engineer, you will join the team to ensure systems meet stringent standards through rigorous testing and quality assurance. You will manage test activities in production, perform hands-on troubleshooting for complex infrared systems, and develop software for automation, data analytics, and report generation. Your daily work involves creating work instructions for technicians, identifying root causes of failures, and collaborating with design and manufacturing teams to improve products. The role requires proficiency in MATLAB, Python, and other programming languages to handle data acquisition and processing. You will also manage hardware components involving electrical, opto-mechanical, and firmware integrations. Key technical domains include infrared systems, cryogenic testing equipment, and communication protocols like USB, Ethernet, RS232, RS485, PCIe, HDMI, and CAN. You will optimize test strategies to improve efficiency while maintaining high quality for defense technology products.

What you'll do

  • Troubleshoot and resolve complex infrared system issues identified during production testing.
  • Maintain test capabilities across the manufacturing value stream from component validation to system level checkouts.
  • Develop software for test automation, data analytics, and automated report generation.
  • Create clear work instructions and provide training for technicians on equipment usage.
  • Perform root cause analysis on product failures and recommend corrective actions.
  • Analyze test data and document results to identify defects and areas for improvement.
  • Optimize test strategies to increase efficiency and reduce testing time without compromising quality.
  • Maintain and calibrate test equipment to ensure precision and reliability in production.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor’s degree in Physics, Electrical/Electronics, Computer, Mechanical Engineering, or related fields.
  • 3+ years of relevant industry experience with an 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.
  • Experience working on projects involving the integration of electrical, opto-mechanical, and software/firmware systems.
  • Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal, and communication skills.
  • Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance.

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