Production Test Engineer

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 TEAM

The Anduril Battlespace Awareness Radar team develops state-of-the-art radar systems, deployed to tackle the most significant security challenges of America and its allies. 

ABOUT THE JOB

The Production team is seeking a Production Test Engineer to design, develop, & implement production systems for the manufacture and test of new radar products.  In this role, you will ensure that are production equipment delivers consistent results and products are tested to stringent standards while achieving production throughput requirements.  You will need to think creatively and come up with solutions to solve difficult problems and push to continuously improve our methods of automation, efficiency, user interfaces, and data analytics.  You will work closely with interdisciplinary technical teams to transition products from design prototype to full scale production.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Develop, maintain, and scale automated manufacturing and test equipment.  Provide hands on troubleshooting and resolve complex issues across mechanical, electrical, and software domains
• Determine assembly and test strategies that optimize product safety, product reliability, risk mitigation, FMEA coverage, and schedule.
• Improve and sustain existing test systems to improve automation, consistency, total cycle time, and test coverage.
• Generate MES work instructions and user interfaces that can be easily followed by technician team. Train technicians on equipment use as required.
• Contribute feedback to early-stage design for manufacturing and test processes supporting early-stage products (NPI).  Collaborate with design engineers to provide feedback and recommendations for product enhancements based on outcomes.
• Analyze data, document results, and provide detailed reports to identify defects and areas for improvement.
• Must have a strong background of various measurement sensors, data acquisition, and data post processing.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including electrical, mechanical, production, design engineering, and software engineering

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field
• 3+ years of relevant industry experience with emphasis on manufacturing automation, test and product sustainment.
• Familiarity with Python, Linux, Ubuntu, LabVIEW.
• Experience working on projects that involve the integration of electrical, mechanical, and software/firmware systems.
• Familiarity with electronics test equipment such as power supplies, electronic loads, oscilloscope, function generators, spectrum analyzers, data acquisition and measurement sensors.
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Advanced graduate degrees (Masters or PhD)
• Experience using and testing radar or other RF sensors and related electronics
• Experience with ESS-related testing (Thermal, Vibration, etc.)
• Experience in the testing of PCBA/electronic assemblies. Thorough knowledge of PCBA testing standards and methods.
• Experience with computer hardware communication protocols: USB, Ethernet, RS232, RS485, PCIe, HDMI, CAN, etc.

US Salary Range

$120,700—$181,050 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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