Senior Hardware Test Automation Engineer

$142,000 - $213,000/Yr

Anduril Industries - Costa Mesa, CA

Full-time - Senior

Costa Mesa, CA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Senior Hardware Test Automation Engineer at Anduril Industries is responsible for designing and delivering test systems for electronic products, ensuring quality and reliability in aerial and ground-based systems. This role involves collaboration with cross-functional teams to define test strategies, develop automation solutions, 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
• Familiarity with measurement analysis techniques such as Gage RR and Process Capability 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 for automation development (Python, Matlab, PERL, SHELL); LabVIEW experience 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)
• 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 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 in various lab environments
• Detail-oriented individual who thrives in a collaborative team environment
• Self-motivated with the ability to set direction and proactively identify and fill gaps

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 competitive PTO plans
• 16 weeks of paid Caregiver & Wellness Leave
• Family Planning & Parenting Support (fertility, adoption, gestational carrier coverage)
• Free mental health resources 24/7
• Professional development stipend
• Daily meals and provisions in many offices
• Company-funded commuter benefits
• Relocation assistance (depending on role eligibility)
• 401(k) retirement savings plan (traditional and Roth)