Senior Electrical Engineer, Manufacturing Test

Anduril Industries

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Work type: On-site
Location: Irvine, CACosta Mesa, CA
Salary: $146,000–$194,000 / yr
Posted: 2 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.

Anduril Industries currently has 850 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Senior Electrical Engineer, Manufacturing Test

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Senior Electrical Engineer, Manufacturing Test joins the Electromagnetic Warfare team to manage testing activities across the manufacturing value stream for defense hardware. This role involves maintaining test capabilities from system level checkouts to component level in-process validation while ensuring production throughput and quality standards. The engineer will perform hands-on troubleshooting of complex electrical issues, develop work instructions for technicians, conduct root cause analysis on non-conforming hardware, and optimize test strategies for automation and cycle time. Key technical requirements include experience with PCBA testing, Linux, Ubuntu, LabVIEW, and NixOS. Candidates should be proficient with tools like oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, and data acquisition sensors. The role requires expertise in PLM, MES, and TES systems to support the production of advanced electromagnetic warfare technologies through rigorous test design and data analysis.

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Skills

PCBA LabVIEW Python MATLAB Linux Ubuntu NixOS MES PLM TES Test Automation Root Cause Analysis Data Analytics Ethernet USB RS232 RS485 PCIe CAN

What you'll do

Manage production test flows and provide hands-on troubleshooting for complex electrical issues during manufacturing.
Maintain testing capabilities across the entire value chain from component validation to system-level acceptance.
Improve existing test systems to enhance automation, consistency, cycle time, and overall test coverage.
Create clear work instructions for technicians and provide training on equipment usage.
Develop a library of common failure modes with troubleshooting guides to accelerate issue resolution.
Perform root cause analysis on product failures and recommend corrective actions to engineering teams.
Analyze test data and generate detailed reports to identify defects and areas for process improvement.
Optimize test strategies to reduce production time while maintaining high quality standards.

What we're looking for

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Electronics, Computer, Mechanical Engineering, or related fields.
8+ years of relevant industry experience with emphasis on manufacturing test and product sustainment.
Familiarity with Linux, Ubuntu, LabVIEW, and NixOS.
Experience with contract manufacturers for testing PCBA/electronic assemblies and knowledge of PCBA testing standards.
Familiarity with electronics test equipment such as power supplies, oscilloscopes, function generators, and spectrum analyzers.
Strong root cause analysis skills for non-conforming hardware.
Familiarity with PLM, MES, and TES systems.
Ability to obtain and maintain a US DoD clearance (preferred: active security clearance).

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