Systems Test Engineer

Anduril • Lexington, MA

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About The Position

As a Laser/Camera Test Engineer, you will ensure systems are tested to stringent standards so the company consistently ships high-quality products. You will devise solutions to difficult testing problems and continuously improve automation, throughput, user interfaces, and data analytics. The role involves working on fast-paced, highly technical, interdisciplinary teams and communicating 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, and other programming languages.
• Experience with test automation and report generation.
• Strong root cause analysis skills for non-conforming hardware, software, and firmware.
• Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Experience on projects involving integration of electrical, opto-mechanical, and software/firmware systems.
• Eligibility 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 equipment, 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 systems issues identified during testing.
• Maintain test capabilities across the manufacturing value stream, from system-level checkout and acceptance testing to in-process validation of key components.
• Create test work instructions for technicians in MES and train technicians on equipment use as required.
• Develop a library of common failure modes with troubleshooting guides and diagrams.
• Maintain and develop software for test automation, data analytics, and report generation.
• Determine root causes of product failures and recommend 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 processes supporting new product introduction (NPI).
• Analyze test data, document results, and produce 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.

Benefits

• Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full-time offers and are considered part of total compensation.
• Top-tier benefits for full-time employees, described as comprehensive and competitive and available at little to no cost to employees.

What This Job Offers

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