Senior Electrical Engineer, Manufacturing Test

Anduril Industries

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Work type: On-site
Location: Irvine, CACosta Mesa, CA
Salary: $147,000–$196,000 / yr
Posted: 5 days ago
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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 901 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Senior Electrical Engineer, Manufacturing Test

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The Senior Electrical Engineer, Manufacturing Test 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 automation, cycle times, and test coverage while conducting root cause analysis on non-conforming hardware. Key responsibilities include maintaining test equipment, analyzing data, and collaborating with design and quality teams on failure analysis. Required skills include experience with PCBA testing standards, Linux, Ubuntu, LabVIEW, and NixOS. You must be proficient with tools like oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, and data acquisition sensors. The role focuses on the manufacturing value-chain for electromagnetic warfare systems, integrating electrical, mechanical, and software/firmware systems to solve complex testing problems.

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Skills

PCBA Testing LabVIEW Python MATLAB Linux Ubuntu NixOS MES PLM TES Oscilloscope Spectrum Analyzer Data Acquisition USB Ethernet RS232 RS485 PCIe HDMI CAN Root Cause Analysis DfM Test Automation

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 corrective actions (RCCA).
Analyze test data and provide detailed reports to identify defects and areas for improvement.
Optimize test strategies to reduce cycle time while maintaining high product quality.
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.
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 in testing PCBA/electronic assemblies and thorough knowledge of PCBA testing standards and methods.
Familiarity with electronics test equipment such as power supplies, oscilloscopes, function generators, and spectrum analyzers.
Strong root cause analysis skills of non-conforming hardware.
Familiarity with Product Life Cycle (PLM), Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), and Test Execution Systems (TES).
Ability to obtain and maintain US DoD clearance.
Pursuing a Master’s of Science in Electrical, Electronics, Mechanical Engineering, or Computer Science (preferred).
Familiarity with Python, LabVIEW, and/or MATLAB for data parsing and visualization (preferred).
Experience with test automation, PCBA design, and mechanical design (preferred).
Experience with computer hardware communication protocols such as USB, Ethernet, RS232, and PCIe (preferred).
Experience with ESS-related testing like Thermal and Vibration (preferred).
Active Security Clearance or ability to obtain one (preferred).

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