RF Manufacturing Test Engineer

Anduril Industries

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Work type: On-site
Location: Irvine, CACosta Mesa, CA
Salary: $129,000–$171,000 / yr
Posted: 3 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live yesterday
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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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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TL;DR · RF Manufacturing Test Engineer

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The RF Manufacturing Test Engineer joins the Electromagnetic Warfare team to ensure high-quality production and throughput for defense hardware. This role involves maintaining production test flows, performing hands-on troubleshooting of complex electrical issues, and developing test work instructions for technicians. You will improve test systems to enhance automation, consistency, and cycle time while performing root cause analysis on non-conforming hardware. Key responsibilities include maintaining test capabilities from component-level validation to system-level checkouts and collaborating with design teams on product enhancements. Required skills include experience with Linux, Ubuntu, LabVIEW, and NixOS, alongside proficiency with oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, and data acquisition sensors. You must understand PCBA testing standards, PLM, MES, and TES systems to support the manufacturing value-chain for electromagnetic warfare technologies.

Skills

RF Manufacturing Test PCBA Testing Linux Ubuntu NixOS LabVIEW Oscilloscope Spectrum Analyzer Function Generator Data Acquisition MES PLM TES Root Cause Analysis DfM Firmware

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.
Determine root causes of product failures and recommend appropriate corrective actions.
Analyze test data and provide detailed reports to identify defects and areas for improvement.
Maintain and calibrate test equipment to ensure precision and reliability.
Provide feedback to design engineers for product enhancements based on test outcomes.

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 data acquisition 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).
Experience working on projects involving the integration of electrical, mechanical, and software/firmware systems.
Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance.

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