Manufacturing Test Engineer, Missiles

Anduril Industries

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Work type: On-site
Location: Costa Mesa, CA
Salary: $146,000–$194,000 / yr
Posted: 3 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live today
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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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, Missiles

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Manufacturing Test Engineer, Missiles will join the Barracuda Manufacturing Team to design, build, and sustain critical test infrastructure for high-reliability hardware. This role involves managing the full lifecycle of test systems, from initial planning and instrumentation selection to building custom test racks and developing Python-based automation software on Linux/Unix platforms. You will collaborate with Reliability and Product Quality Engineers to define validation standards and perform root-cause investigations for test escapes. Key technical responsibilities include debugging serial and vehicle bus communications like UART, CAN, and RS-485/RS-232, while utilizing Altium Designer and Siemens NX for fixture and PCBA design. The role ensures production hardware meets AS9100 standards by integrating test stations with Manufacturing Execution Systems to maintain traceability and documentation throughout the manufacturing value chain for defense systems.

Skills

Python Linux Unix UART CAN RS-485 RS-232 Altium Designer Siemens NX Modbus TCP PLC SQL C Nix NixOS AS9100 MES JTAG ICT DFT

What you'll do

Design, build, and maintain test infrastructure including racks, cable harnesses, and mechanical fixtures for high-reliability hardware.
Develop automated test software in Python on Linux/Unix platforms to orchestrate test sequences and hardware checkouts.
Integrate test equipment with devices using communication protocols such as UART, CAN, and RS-485/RS-232.
Create PLC-integrated station control software for industrial controller commands, rig actuation, and sensor acquisition.
Build hardware-free simulation environments to allow for regression testing without occupying physical hardware.
Conduct root-cause analysis on hardware non-conformances and test failures to drive corrective actions.
Ensure all manufacturing test processes and documentation comply with AS9100 aerospace quality standards.
Integrate test stations with Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) to ensure component traceability and data logging.

What we're looking for

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
3+ years of relevant experience as a Manufacturing Test Engineer or in hardware test development and production sustainment.
Experience designing physical test infrastructure including racks, power distribution, DAQs, and lab instrumentation.
Proficiency writing automated test scripts and control software in Python within Linux/Unix environments.
Strong Linux/Unix systems knowledge including command-line proficiency, shell scripting, SSH, and network debugging.
Hands-on experience debugging embedded hardware communication protocols such as UART, CAN, and RS-485/RS-232.
Experience using CAD/EDA tools like Siemens NX for mechanical design and Altium Designer for PCBA analysis.
Familiarity with AS9100 or equivalent quality management standards and ability to obtain a U.S. Secret clearance.
Experience with custom test fixtures, C programming, or Environmental Stress Screening (preferred).
Familiarity with Nix/NixOS, SQL, contract manufacturing engagement, or PCBA test methods (preferred).

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