Lead Test Automation Engineer, Anduril Industries

$142-213k

+ Equity

Python
C#
Excel
C++
C
MatLab
Senior and Expert level
Los Angeles

More information about location

Office located in Costa Mesa, CA

Anduril Industries

Hardware and software for national security

Be an early applicant

Anduril Industries

Hardware and software for national security

1001+ employees

B2BArtificial IntelligenceSecurityEnterpriseDronesAerospace

Be an early applicant

$142-213k

+ Equity

Python
C#
Excel
C++
C
MatLab
Senior and Expert level
Los Angeles

More information about location

Office located in Costa Mesa, CA

1001+ employees

B2BArtificial IntelligenceSecurityEnterpriseDronesAerospace

Company mission

To defend against America's national security challenges to create a safer future for the nation.

Role

Who you are

  • A strong Test Design Engineer will need to have a proven track record of delivering turn key test solution for electronic components and systems and has a background in hardware, software, integration and sustainment
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent
  • 8+ years of hands on electrical engineering experience designing functional test equipment
  • 5+ 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 hold a US Secret Security Clearance

Desirable

  • Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent
  • 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 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
  • 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

What the job involves

  • The Electrical Test Engineering team at Anduril develops test systems used to ensure the quality and reliability of our aerial and ground based systems
  • The team works on air vehicles such as Roadrunner, Ghost, Anvil and Fury and develop complex manufacturing test solutions to our internal manufacturing team or contract manufacturers
  • We work closely and cross-functionally with the rest of our Product Engineering groups that include Electrical, Mechanical and Firmware Engineering to solve and improve our manufacturing process, product quality and reliability
  • We are looking to bring on a Lead Test Automation Engineer to design and deliver test systems for Anduril’s electronic products
  • This person will work with the test of the organization to identify gaps in test coverage and own the design and delivery of the hardware and software test solution
  • Manage a small team of Test Automation Engineers to deliver End to End test solutions for customers
  • Define, own, and execute End of Line test plans for a set of new products and features, in collaboration with firmware, software, and hardware design teams
  • Define and implement test strategies that optimize product safety, product reliability, risk mitigation, FMEA coverage, and schedule
  • Design and execution of PCBA and electrical system 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

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Insights

Top investors

68% employee growth in 12 months

Company

Company benefits

  • Full Family Health Coverage
  • 16 Weeks Paid Parental Leave for All Caregivers
  • Family Planning & Support
  • Incentivized Time Off
  • Mental Health Resources
  • Financial Planning
  • Unlimited Provisions
  • Professional Development

Funding (last 2 of 8 rounds)

Feb 2025

$2.5bn

SERIES G

Jan 2025

$14.3m

GRANT

Total funding: $6.2bn

Our take

Anduril makes hardware and software for defense agencies including the Department of Defense and the Department of Homeland Security. Its hardware products include specialist drones with a long flight time and surveillance towers.

This hardware is tied together by proprietary software, the Lattice platform, which uses sensor fusion, machine learning, and mesh networking to integrate real-time data from Anduril hardware and third-party systems into a single, autonomous operating picture. While the hardware observes and detects, the software can make decisions as to the threat level of any anomalies, and so allow for observation and protection of an area or building with minimal manpower.

Anduril closed a Series E funding round in 2022 led by Valor Equity Partners. This funding was used for research and development of its autonomous defense products, such as the Roadrunner, a modular twin-jet powered autonomous vehicle that can take off and land vertically. Variants of the Roadrunner include defensive warhead armed interceptors which are the first drone weapons that can be retrieved after deployment. The company has also expanded to Australia where it is working in tandem with the Australian Defence Force to improve its military technology and infrastructure and is recruiting talent worldwide to support its rapidly growing portfolio of defense projects.

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