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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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The Hardware Test Engineer, EW Manufacturing joins the Electromagnetic Warfare team to manage testing activities across the manufacturing value chain for defense hardware. This role involves ensuring systems meet stringent quality standards and production throughput requirements while troubleshooting complex electrical issues and performing root cause analysis on non-conforming products. The engineer will develop test work instructions, maintain equipment, and optimize automation, cycle times, and data analytics. Key responsibilities include supporting new product introduction, collaborating with design teams for hardware enhancements, and managing contract manufacturer interactions for PCBA testing. Required technical skills include proficiency in Linux, Ubuntu, LabVIEW, and NixOS, alongside experience with power supplies, oscilloscopes, function generators, and spectrum analyzers. The role requires expertise in PLM, MES, and TES systems to solve complex problems within the electromagnetic warfare domain.
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 train them on proper equipment usage.
Develop a library of common failure modes with troubleshooting guides for rapid issue resolution.
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.
Optimize test strategies to reduce cycle time while maintaining high quality standards.
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, electronic loads, oscilloscopes, function generators, spectrum analyzers, and sensors.
Strong root cause analysis skills for non-conforming hardware.
Familiarity with Product Life Cycle (PLM), Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), and Test Execution Systems (TES).
Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance.
Linux
Ubuntu
NixOS
LabVIEW
PCBA Testing
Oscilloscope
Function Generators
Spectrum Analyzers
Data Acquisition
MES
PLM
TES
Root Cause Analysis
DfM
Firmware
Electronics Test Equipment