Anduril Industries

Manufacturing Test Engineer

Anduril Industries • $129K — $171K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Electronics, Computer, Mechanical Engineering, or related fields OR 6+ years of equivalent work experience
  • 5+ years of industry experience focused on manufacturing test and product sustainment
  • Familiarity with Linux, Ubuntu, LabVIEW, and NixOS
  • Experience with contract manufacturers for PCBA/electronic assembly testing and knowledge of related standards
  • Proficiency using electronics test equipment (oscilloscope, function generators, etc.)
  • Strong skills in root cause analysis for hardware issues
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Familiarity with PLM, MES, and TES systems

Responsibilities

  • Own test activities in production, troubleshooting complex electrical issues
  • Maintain test capabilities across the manufacturing value stream
  • Improve and sustain test systems for better automation and coverage
  • Create and train on test work instructions for technician use
  • Develop a library of failure modes and troubleshooting resources
  • Analyze test data, document results, and report on defects and improvements
  • Collaborate with engineering teams to provide insights for continuous product enhancement

Benefits

  • Comprehensive and competitive benefits package at little to no cost
  • Investment in employee health and recovery
  • Support for future career and personal growth
  • Highly competitive equity grants offered
  • Access to top-tier employee support services
Full Job Description
ABOUT THE JOB

As a Manufacturing Test Engineer you will be responsible for ensuring that we are testing our systems to stringent standards ensuring that we are consistently shipping the highest quality products to our customers. Additionally you will ensure that we are able to meet the required throughput requirements of production. In this role you'll need to think creatively and come up with solutions to solve difficult testing problems and push to continuously improve our methods of automation, throughput, user interfaces, and data analytics.

WHAT YOU'LL DO
    • Maintain ownership of test activities in production and ensuring production test flow. Provide hands-on troubleshooting efforts and resolve complex electrical issues found during testing.
    • Maintain test capabilities across the manufacturing value stream - from system level checkouts and acceptance testing to key component level in process validation.
    • Improve and sustain existing test systems to improve automation, consistency, total cycle time, and test coverage (DfM).
    • Generate test work instructions that can be easily followed by technician team in MES. Train technicians on equipment use as required.
    • Develop library of common failure modes with troubleshooting guide/diagrams for fast issue resolution.
    • Determine root cause of product failures and recommend appropriate corrective actions (RCCA).
    • Work with Design, Quality and Manufacturing Engineering teams to support customer returns and failure analysis.
    • Contribute feedback to early-stage test design for test processes supporting early-stage products (NPI).
    • Analyze test data, document results, and provide detailed reports to identify defects and areas for improvement.
    • Collaborate with design engineers to provide feedback and recommendations for product enhancements based on test outcomes.
    • Optimize test strategies for efficiency and effectiveness, reducing test time without compromising quality.
    • Maintain and calibrate test equipment to ensure precision and reliability.
    • Support continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities to enhance testing processes and methodologies.
    • Execute testing as required.


REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
    • Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Electronics, Computer, Mechanical Engineering, or related fields OR 6+ years of advanced knowledge acquired through work experience and/or intellectual instruction in lieu of degree
    • 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 the testing of PCBA/electronic assemblies. Thorough knowledge of PCBA testing standards and methods.
    • Familiarity with electronics test equipment such as power supplies, electronic loads, oscilloscope, function generators, spectrum analyzers, data acquisition and measurement sensors.
    • Strong root cause analysis skills of non-conforming hardware.
    • Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal and communication skills.
    • Familiar with Product Life Cycle (PLM) systems, Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), and Test Execution Systems (TES)
    • Experience working on projects that involve the integration of electrical, mechanical, and software/firmware systems.
    • Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance


PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
    • 7+ years of relevant industry experience.
    • Pursuing a Master's of Science in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science or related field.
    • Familiarity with Python, LabVIEW and/or MATLAB for data parsing and data visualization.
    • Experience with test automation, PCBA design, and mechanical design.
    • Experience with computer hardware communication protocols: USB, Ethernet, RS232, RS485, PCIe, HDMI, CAN, etc.
    • Experience with ESS-related testing (Thermal, Vibration, etc.)
    • Active Security Clearance


US Salary Range

$129,000-$171,000 USD

The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers; and are considered part of Anduril's total compensation package. Additionally, Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including:

Benefits

At Anduril, we invest in our people. Our comprehensive, competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees) ensures you're supported in health, recovery, and whatever comes next. For more information, Explore Our Benefits.

About Anduril Industries

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company that develops advanced systems for the military. The company was founded in 2017 by Palmer Luckey, Trae Stephens, and Matt Grimm, and has since grown to become a major player in the defense industry. Anduril's products include autonomous drones, surveillance systems, and other advanced technologies that are designed to enhance military capabilities. The company has received significant funding from investors and has partnerships with several major defense contractors. Anduril is headquartered in Mountain View, California.
Learn more about Anduril Industries
Size
200 employees
Industry
Founded
2017

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