Manufacturing Test Engineer, Connected Warfare

Anduril Industries

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On-site
Location
Santa Ana, CACosta Mesa, CA
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$132,000–$175,000 / yr
Posted
52 days ago
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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 · Manufacturing Test Engineer, Connected Warfare

Manufacturing Test Engineer, Connected Warfare The Manufacturing Test Engineer, Connected Warfare joins a team dedicated to modernizing command and control systems for U.S. and Allied forces. This role involves ensuring production systems meet stringent quality standards for products like Menace-I, Menace-X, Menace-T, and TITAN. You will maintain ownership of production test flows, perform hands-on troubleshooting of complex electrical issues, and improve test automation, cycle times, and coverage. Key responsibilities include generating work instructions for the MES, performing root cause analysis on non-conforming hardware, and calibrating equipment. Required skills include experience with high-voltage safety protocols, Python, LabVIEW, and MATLAB for data visualization. You must also be proficient with oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, and communication protocols like USB, Ethernet, and CAN. This role solves critical production scaling challenges for advanced battlefield intelligence systems.

What you'll do

  • Maintain ownership of production test flows and provide hands-on troubleshooting for complex electrical issues.
  • Manage test capabilities across the manufacturing value stream from system-level checkouts to component-level validation.
  • Improve existing test systems to increase automation, consistency, cycle time, and test coverage.
  • Generate test work instructions for technicians and provide training on equipment use.
  • Develop a library of common failure modes with troubleshooting guides and diagrams.
  • Perform root cause analysis on product failures and recommend corrective actions.
  • Analyze test data and document results to identify defects and areas for improvement.
  • Maintain and calibrate test equipment to ensure precision and reliability.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Electronics, Computer, Mechanical Engineering, or related fields, or 6+ years of advanced knowledge in lieu of degree.
  • 5+ years of relevant industry experience with emphasis on manufacturing test and product sustainment.
  • Experience with safety protocols for high-voltage systems (208V 3-phase, 480V).
  • Familiarity with Python, LabVIEW, and/or MATLAB for data parsing and data visualization.
  • Familiarity with electronics test equipment including power supplies, oscilloscopes, function generators, and spectrum analyzers.
  • Experience with Product Life Cycle (PLM), Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), and Test Execution Systems (TES).
  • Experience integrating electrical, mechanical, and software/firmware systems.
  • Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance.

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