Software 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 · Software Manufacturing Test Engineer, Missiles

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Software Manufacturing Test Engineer, Missiles will join the Barracuda Manufacturing Team to build, scale, and maintain software driving manufacturing test systems for complex hardware. The role involves developing production code in Python and C# within Linux/Unix environments, specifically targeting NixOS to ensure reproducible deployments. Key responsibilities include creating automated test sequences from hardware schematics, integrating with laboratory instrumentation like DAQs and programmable power supplies, and managing data via SQL and Manufacturing Execution Systems. You will implement low-level communication using UART, CAN, and RS-485/RS-232 protocols to validate devices under test. The position requires bridging high-level automation with hardware control to ensure mission-critical quality and throughput. This role solves the technical challenge of ensuring deterministic software performance across manufacturing lines while providing root-cause analysis for complex electrical and firmware integration failures during production.

Skills

Python C# .NET Linux Unix NixOS Modbus TCP UART CAN RS-485 RS-232 SQL HTML CSS C MES DAQ Ethernet USB PCIe SPI I2C

What you'll do

Develop and maintain production software in Python and C# to automate hardware testing and manage data collection.
Integrate test applications with sensors, DAQs, programmable power supplies, and other laboratory instrumentation.
Implement low-level communication protocols including UART, CAN, and RS-485/RS-232 to control and validate devices under test.
Build hardware-free simulation environments using containerized images and virtual replays for regression testing.
Manage and deploy reproducible manufacturing test environments using Nix and NixOS on Linux/Unix platforms.
Perform root-cause analysis for complex electrical, firmware, and software failures occurring on the production floor.
Integrate test stations with Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) and databases to ensure hardware traceability.
Create operator interfaces and error-handling mechanisms to assist technicians during manufacturing processes.

What we're looking for

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related fields.
3+ years of experience as a Software Manufacturing Test Engineer or equivalent role in hardware test automation or manufacturing environments.
Strong proficiency in writing production code in Python for test automation and data handling.
Working knowledge of C# (.NET) for developing manufacturing test applications and operator interfaces.
Strong Linux/Unix systems knowledge, including terminal proficiency, shell scripting, and network debugging.
Experience interfacing software with embedded communication protocols such as UART, CAN, and RS-485 / RS-232.
Familiarity with controlling standard test equipment like power supplies, DMMs, oscilloscopes, and DAQ devices via software.
Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance.
Experience with Nix and NixOS for environment management (preferred).
C programming knowledge (preferred).
Familiarity with SQL for database querying and test record validation (preferred).
Basic familiarity with HTML/CSS for formatting reports or dashboards (preferred).
Experience working with contract manufacturers for PCBA and electronic assemblies (preferred).
Familiarity with hardware protocols such as Ethernet, USB, PCIe, and SPI/I2C (preferred).
Experience developing test solutions for aerospace, defense, or automotive hardware under environmental stress (preferred).
Active U.S. Secret or Top Secret security clearance (preferred).

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