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Senior Test Automation Engineer, Radios

Anduril

Costa Mesa, CAJob$145–180K/yrPosted 2w agoVerified open 5 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$145–180K/yr
Location
Costa Mesa, CA
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Bachelor's degree

Job overview

Anduril is hiring a Senior Test Automation Engineer. Anduril Industries, a defense technology company, seeks a senior test automation engineer to lead testing of new radio products, defining methodologies, designing PCBA and RF test systems, analyzing data, and collaborating with cross‑functional teams to ensure product safety, reliability, and quality.

Key focus areas include Lead end‑of‑line test systems and plans for new radio products, Define test methodologies and strategies with business line customers, and Design and execute PCBA, electrical systems and RF component testing.

Important skills include Test Automation, Electrical Engineering Technology, Schematic Capture, MATLAB, LabVIEW, and Data Analysis. Preferred (not required): KiCad, Microsoft Word, Visio, and RF Test Equipment.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Test AutomationElectrical Engineering TechnologySchematic CaptureMATLABLabVIEWData AnalysisCommunications ProtocolsGithubProject CollaborationRoot Cause AnalysisMeasurement TechniqueUSBI2CI2SCSIEthernetSPIPCIeHDMICANSerial CommsC/C++/C#PythonKiCadMicrosoft WordVisioRF Test EquipmentGigabit Networking10Gigabit NetworkingIP Network Design

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or Equivalent5+ Years Hands on Electrical Engineering Experience Designing Functional Test Equipment3+ Years Experience in Schematic Capture and/or PCBA Layout2+ Years Experience in Scripting Language to Develop AutomationAdvanced Experience With Computer Hardware Communication Bus ProtocolsUnderstanding of Lab Safety ProtocolsFamiliarity With Measurement Analysis Techniques Such as Gage RR and Process Capability AnalysisUnderstanding Both Hardware and Software Integration and Test ProcessMaster's Degree in Electrical Engineering or EquivalentExperience With RF Test Equipment Such as Vector Network Analyzers, Spectrum Analyzers, Signal Generators, and Power MetersExperience Testing RF Components Like Power Amplifiers, Transmitters, Receivers, and FiltersExperience in Product Release Cycle From Prototype to Production

Full job description

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.

Anduril Electrical Test Engineering deploys test equipment and testing capabilities that support the next generation of Autonomous Vehicles (AVs) designed within Anduril. The Electrical Test Team is embedded within Anduril' s Electrical Engineering team to ensure rapid testing and validation response in design and production while supporting Cognizant Design Engineers taking their products from conception, validation, manufacturing to end of life. We are looking for a candidate to lead testing for our new radio products.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

  • Lead, own and execute End of Line test systems and plans for a set of new radio products and features, in collaboration with firmware, software, hardware design and manufacturing teams.

  • Align with business line customer to define test methodologies and strategies that optimize product safety, product reliability, risk mitigation, FMEA coverage, and schedule

  • Design and execution of PCBA, electrical systems and RF components with hands on testing and rework as necessary

  • Data analysis and clear communication of results and collaboration with design engineers to resolve any product problems found via test

  • Design and implement next generation test automation hardware systems to facilitate fast and repeatable testing of product

  • Execution and management of 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, provide feedback from test results to improve quality and test coverage

  • Support manufacture test bring-up and yield

  • Support in Root Cause Analysis process

  • Lead and participate as a key contributor in design reviews

  • Provide technical mentorship to engineering teams REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent

  • 5+ years of hands on electrical engineering experience designing functional test equipment

  • 3+ years of experience in Schematic Capture and/or PCBA layout. Experience with Altium Designer is a plus

  • 2+ years of experience in scripting language to develop automation. C/C++/C#, Python, MATLAB. Experience in LabVIEW is a plus

  • Experience with peripherals and developing test and validation strategies

  • Advanced experience with computer hardware communication bus protocols: USB, I2C, I2S, CSI, Ethernet, SPI, PCIe, HDMI, CAN, serial comms, etc

  • Collaborate with a cross-functional team to support product development from prototype to production

  • Understanding of lab safety protocols when working in all types of lab environment

  • Familiarity with measurement analysis techniques such as Gage RR and Process Capability Analysis

  • Understanding both hardware and software integration and test process

  • Experience with source code revision and control. Experience with GitHub is a plus

  • Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Top Secret SCI security clearance. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent

  • Experience RF test equipment such as Vector Network Analyzers, Spectrum Analyzers, Signal Generators, and Power Meters

  • Experience with testing RF components like power amplifiers, transmitters, receivers, and filters

  • Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and VISIO

  • A detail-oriented individual who strives in an environment that values effective team collaboration

  • Experience in Product Release Cycle from prototype to production and key deliverables of each phase

  • Experience with wired networking technologies (Gigabit, 10Gigabit)

  • Hands-on experience with complex networking equipment, a deep understanding of networking protocols, test design and implementation chops and a background in IP network design

US Salary Range $145,000 — $185,000 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:

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