Laser Test Engineer

Anduril Industries

Pay

$98,000 - $130,000/yr

Shift

Standard

Type

Full Time

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About This Role

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 Laser/Camera 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. 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. You should have a track record of successfully working on fast-paced, highly technical, interdisciplinary teams. A successful candidate will be able to communicate effectively within and across teams to quickly and effectively resolve issues that arise in production.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Maintain ownership of test activities in production and ensuring production test flow. Provide hands-on troubleshooting efforts and resolve complex infrared systems 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.
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.
Maintain and develop software for test automation, data analytics, and report generation.
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.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree in Physics, Electrical/Electronics, Computer, Mechanical Engineering, or related fields
3+ years of relevant industry experience with emphasis on manufacturing test and product sustainment.
Experience with data acquisition and processing with MATLAB, Python and other programming languages.
Experience with test automation and report generation.
Strong root cause analysis skills of non-conforming hardware, software, and firmware.
Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal and communication skills.
Experience working on projects that involve the integration of electrical, opto-mechanical, and software/firmware systems.
Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of infrared systems, including their performance requirements and verification methodologies.
Experience with cryogenic testing equipment.
Familiarity with test equipment such as power supplies, electronic loads, thermal chambers, function generators, spectrum analyzers, data acquisition and measurement sensors.
Experience with computer hardware communication protocols: USB, Ethernet, RS232, RS485, PCIe, HDMI, CAN, etc.

US Salary Range

$98,000—$130,000 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:

Benefits

At Anduril, we invest in our people. Our comprehensive, competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees) ensures you’re supported in health, recovery, and whatever comes next. For more information, Explore Our Benefits.

Protecting Yourself from Recruitment Scams

Anduril is committed to maintaining the integrity of our Talent acquisition process and the security of our candidates. We've observed a rise in sophisticated phishing and fraudulent schemes where individuals impersonate Anduril representatives, luring job seekers with false interviews or job offers. These scammers often attempt to extract payment or sensitive personal information.

To ensure your safety and help you navigate your job search with confidence, please keep the following critical points in mind:

No Financial Requests: Anduril will never solicit payment or demand personal financial details (such as banking information, credit card numbers, or social security numbers) at any stage of our hiring process. Our legitimate recruitment is entirely free for candidates.
Please always verify communications:
- Direct from Anduril: If you receive an email from one of our recruiters, it will only come from an @anduril.com address.
- Via Agency Partner: If contacted by a recruiting agency for an Anduril role, their email will clearly identify their agency. If you suspect any suspicious activity, please verify the agency's authenticity by reaching out to [email protected].
Exercise Caution with Unsolicited Outreach: If you receive any communication that appears suspicious, contains grammatical errors, or makes unusual requests, do not engage. Always confirm the sender's email domain is @anduril.com before providing any personal information or clicking on links.
What to Do If You Suspect Fraud: Should you encounter any questionable or fraudulent outreach claiming to be from Anduril, please report it immediately to [email protected]. Your proactive caution is invaluable in protecting your personal information and upholding the security and trustworthiness of our recruitment efforts.

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