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Production Test Engineer

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Costa Mesa, CA
100K-186K Annually
Mid level
Costa Mesa, CA
100K-186K Annually
Mid level
The Production Test Engineer will ensure rigorous testing standards, troubleshoot electrical issues, improve automation, and contribute to product quality. Responsibilities include analyzing data, maintaining test equipment, and collaborating with cross-functional teams for product enhancements.
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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.

ABOUT THE JOB

As a production 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
    • 3+ 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
    • 5+ 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

$100,000$186,000 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:

  • Platinum Healthcare Benefits: For U.S. roles, we offer comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you.
    • For UK roles, Private Medical Insurance (PMI): Anduril will cover the full cost of the insurance premium for an employee and dependents.
    • For AUS roles, Private health plan through Bupa: Coverage is fully subsidized by Anduril.
  • 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)

The recruiter assigned to this role can share more information about the specific compensation and benefit details associated with this role during the hiring process.

Anduril is an equal-opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. The Anduril team is made up of incredibly talented and unique individuals, who together are disrupting industry norms by creating new paths towards the future of defense technology. All qualified applicants will be treated with respect and receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, uniform service, Veteran status, age, or any other protected characteristic per federal, state, or local law, including those with a criminal history, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the CA Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. We actively encourage members of recognized minorities, women, Veterans, and those with disabilities to apply, and we work to create a welcoming and supportive environment for all applicants throughout the interview process. If you are someone passionate about working on problems that have a real-world impact, we'd love to hear from you!

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