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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, Satellite Communications & Ground Systems joins the Hardware Test & Evaluation team to validate deployable RF systems from initial power-on through operational acceptance. You will design test architectures, fixtures, and automated validation workflows for integrated SDR and antenna systems. Daily responsibilities include bench-level radio verification, full-system integration across RF, software, and networking, and executing field acceptance testing. You will utilize RF test equipment like spectrum analyzers and signal generators alongside networking infrastructure. Required skills include proficiency in Python, Bash, and Linux systems to build CI/CD-backed regression systems. This role supports emerging programs within Anduril Cyber, solving technical challenges in software-defined radios and satellite communications, specifically within the Ku/Ka bands, to ensure hardware reliability and field readiness for tactical defense applications.
Design test approaches, fixtures, harnesses, and automated validation workflows for hardware and software systems.
Integrate the company's Test and Evaluation process into programs and ensure adherence throughout the lifecycle.
Operate RF test equipment, networking infrastructure, and system-control surfaces to validate end-to-end behavior.
Partner with engineering teams to reproduce issues, isolate failures, and improve release confidence.
Establish test plans, defect triage loops, and evidence packages to support productization and field readiness.
Deploy with the team to execute system acceptance testing and validate field performance.
What we're looking for
5+ years of test engineering experience with integrated hardware/software/RF systems.
Experience building and maintaining CI/CD-backed regression systems, preferably with GitLab CI/CD or similar platforms (preferred).
Hands-on familiarity with RF and hardware test equipment such as signal generators, analyzers, switch matrices, power systems, or environmental chambers.
Proficiency in test automation using Python, Bash, or comparable scripting for equipment control, data collection, and regression testing.
Ability to translate requirements into concrete test procedures, fixture/harness designs, coverage maps, and objective pass/fail evidence.
Comfort working across Linux systems, networking, infrastructure, and hardware interfaces while debugging integrated failures.
Current U.S. passport or willing to obtain one immediately.
Currently possess or have the ability to possess a US Security Clearance (preferred).