Manufacturing Test Engineer

About the position

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century's most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Anduril's family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a realtime, 3D command and control center. As the world enters an era of strategic competition, Anduril is committed to bringing cutting-edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years.

Responsibilities

• Build a broad range of test capabilities across the manufacturing value stream - from system level checkouts and acceptance testing to key component level in-process validation.
• Develop, execute, and manage test eco-system to de-risk hardware and ensure product meets target reliability levels and ultimate design intent.
• Perform hands-on and data-driven root cause analysis of electromechanical subsystems utilizing structured problem solving methodologies.
• Design and implement semi-automated testing equipment/protocols for subsystem characterization and reliability/environmental testing.
• Collaborate with the design/systems team throughout product development cycles to perform risk assessments, maintain ownership of test deployment activities in production, oversee technician training, burn down bug fixes/improvements as needed.
• Produce and maintain testing logs/data, develop library of error codes with troubleshooting logic/diagrams for fast issue resolution.
• Generate controlled test instructions that can be easily followed by technician team in MES or other test execution systems.
• Design and execution of PCBA and electrical system components with hands on testing and rework as necessary.
• Frequent travel between Quonset and Quincy facilities is expected to facilitate production scale-up activities across both sites.

Requirements

• 3+ years of engineering experience in a relevant field, preferably test design of electro-mechanical hardware in a manufacturing environment.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Experience in hardware testing and automated test systems (LabVIEW, Test Stand, etc.).
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Matlab, SHELL, or others.
• Experience with computer hardware communication protocols: USB, Ethernet, RS232, RS485, PCIe, HDMI, CAN, etc.
• Well versed with complex electromechanical systems and are passionate about understanding what it takes to make them work reliably.
• Have experience developing full system test plans and know how to execute them on fast-paced product development timelines.
• Have experience with programming/testing a wide range of sensors, actuators, and electrical components.
• Can prototype and run your own tests, from experimental setup to hardware and software implementation.
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in sub-sea robotics or AUV/UUV industries.
• Familiar with Product Life Cycle (PLM) systems and Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES).
• Demonstrated ability to learn new skills or adapt to new situations. Un-phased by challenges that go beyond their comfort zone or work experience. Multidisciplinary approach to problem solving.
• Comfortable with high project ownership under technical and schedule pressure, particularly where the scope and definition are limited.
• Experience testing and operating with or around hazardous systems (high voltage up to 400V).
• Experience working on projects that involve the integration of electrical, mechanical, and software/firmware systems.

Benefits

• Platinum Healthcare Benefits: For U.S. roles, we offer comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you.
• Basic Life/AD&D and long-term disability insurance 100% covered by Anduril, plus the option to purchase additional life insurance for you and your dependents.
• Extremely generous company holiday calendar including a holiday hiatus in December, and highly competitive PTO plans.
• 16 weeks of paid Caregiver & Wellness Leave to care for a family member, bond with your baby, or tend to your own medical condition.
• Family Planning & Parenting Support: Fertility (eg, IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carrier coverage with additional benefits and resources to provide support from planning to parenting.
• Mental Health Resources: We provide free mental health resources 24/7 including therapy, life coaching, and more. Additional work-life services, such as free legal and financial support, available to you as well.
• A professional development stipend is available to all Andurilians.
• Daily Meals and Provisions: For many of our offices this means breakfast, lunch and fully stocked micro-kitchens.
• Company-funded commuter benefits available based on your region.
• Relocation assistance (depending on role eligibility).
• 401(k) retirement savings plan - both a traditional and Roth 401(k). (US roles only)