Hardware Test Automation Engineer

$120,000 - $180,000/Yr

Anduril Industries - Costa Mesa, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

Costa Mesa, CA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Test Automation Engineer at Anduril Industries will be responsible for designing and delivering test systems for electronic products, ensuring quality and reliability in aerial and ground-based systems. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to identify gaps in test coverage and developing comprehensive test solutions that optimize product safety and reliability. The engineer will lead the end-of-line test plan definition, manage the integration of functional testers, and support the manufacturing process from prototype to production.

Responsibilities

• Lead and own End of Line test plan definition for new products and new features, in collaboration with firmware, software, and hardware design teams.
• Determine test strategies that optimize product safety, product reliability, risk mitigation, FMEA coverage, and schedule.
• Design and execute PCBA and electrical system components with hands-on testing and rework as necessary.
• Analyze data and communicate results clearly, collaborating with design engineers to resolve product issues found via testing.
• Design and implement next-generation test automation hardware systems for fast and repeatable product testing.
• Manage purchasing, build, integration, and final commissioning of functional testers.
• Develop test procedures and test automation from component level to system level.
• Support board bring-up and bench validation as needed.
• Support Design Engineer with DFT, providing feedback from test results to improve quality and test coverage.
• Support manufacturing test bring-up and yield.
• Support quality field failure analysis.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• 5+ years of experience designing functional test equipment and PCBAs.
• Experience in Schematic Capture and PCBA layout.
• Knowledge of scripting languages to develop automation, such as Python, Matlab, PERL, or SHELL; experience in LabVIEW is a plus.
• Understanding of peripherals and developing test and validation strategies.
• Experience with computer hardware communication bus protocols: USB, I2C, I2S, CSI, Ethernet, SPI, PCIe, HDMI, CAN, etc.
• Understanding of memory hierarchy and developing test and validation strategies.
• Understanding of Product Release Cycle from prototype to production and key deliverables of each phase.
• Experience collaborating with a cross-functional team to support product development from prototype to production.
• Experience with hands-on electrical engineering work.
• Must be eligible to hold a clearance.

Nice-to-haves

• Understanding both hardware and software integration and test processes.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and VISIO.
• Understanding of lab safety protocols when working in all types of lab environments.
• A detail-oriented individual who thrives in an environment that values effective team collaboration.
• Self-motivated: Demonstrate ability to set direction and proactively identify and fill gaps where needed.

Benefits

• Platinum Healthcare Benefits (100% covered for employee, 90% for dependents).
• Basic Life/AD&D and long-term disability insurance (100% covered).
• Generous company holiday calendar and highly competitive PTO plans.
• 16 weeks of paid Caregiver & Wellness Leave.
• Family Planning & Parenting Support including fertility and adoption coverage.
• 24/7 mental health resources including therapy and life coaching.
• Professional development stipend available to all employees.
• Daily meals and provisions in many offices.
• Company-funded commuter benefits based on region.
• Relocation assistance (depending on role eligibility).
• 401(k) retirement savings plan (traditional and Roth).