Laser Test Engineer

Anduril • Lexington, MA

5h

About The Position

As a Laser/Camera Test Engineer, you will ensure systems are tested to stringent standards and that high-quality products are consistently shipped to customers. You will develop creative solutions to difficult testing problems and continually improve test automation, throughput, user interfaces, and data analytics. The role involves working on fast-paced, highly technical, interdisciplinary teams and communicating effectively across teams to resolve production issues.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of infrared systems, including 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 systems, and measurement sensors.
• Experience with computer hardware communication protocols such as USB, Ethernet, RS232, RS485, PCIe, HDMI, and CAN.

Responsibilities

• Own production test activities and ensure production test flow.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex infrared system 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 for technicians to follow in MES.
• Train technicians on equipment use as required.
• Develop a library of common failure modes and troubleshooting guides or diagrams for rapid issue resolution.
• Maintain and develop software for test automation, data analytics, and report generation.
• Determine root causes of product failures and recommend appropriate corrective actions (RCCA).
• Work with Design, Quality, and Manufacturing Engineering teams on customer returns and failure analysis.
• Provide feedback on early-stage test design for processes supporting early-stage products (NPI).
• Analyze test data, document results, and provide detailed reports identifying defects and areas for improvement.
• Collaborate with design engineers to recommend product enhancements based on test outcomes.
• Optimize test strategies to improve efficiency and effectiveness and reduce test time without compromising quality.
• Maintain and calibrate test equipment to ensure precision and reliability.
• Identify opportunities to improve testing processes and methodologies as part of continuous improvement initiatives.

Benefits

• Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full-time offers.
• Top-tier benefits for full-time employees, available at little to no cost to employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level