Camera Test Engineer

Anduril; Lexington (MA); On-site; USD 86,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans

Generous time off

Professional development reimbursement

Retirement savings plan options

Job summary

A defense technology company is looking for a Camera Test Engineer based in Lexington, Massachusetts. This role involves ensuring products meet quality standards and optimizing test activities. The ideal candidate will have a background in engineering, particularly in automation and data analysis, and strong communication skills for team collaboration. Benefits include comprehensive healthcare, professional development reimbursements, and a competitive salary range, offering $86,000 to $114,000 USD annually.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related technical field.
• Experience or coursework in data acquisition and processing.
• Familiarity with test automation concepts.

Responsibilities

• Support and optimize production test activities.
• Develop and maintain software for test automation.
• Conduct root cause analysis of product failures.

Skills

Data acquisition and processing

Test automation

Root cause analysis

Excellent communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Physics, Electrical/Electronics, Computer, Mechanical Engineering

Tools

MATLAB

Python

Job description

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, 3‑D 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 Imaging team develops state‑of‑the‑art imaging systems across both hardware and software, deployed to tackle the most significant security challenges of America and its allies. The team is heavily involved in utilizing computer vision, perception, electro‑optical, infrared, and sensor data to give our war fighters and allies an advantage.

ABOUT THE JOB

As a Camera Test Engineer, you will play a key role in ensuring our systems meet stringent quality standards, contributing to the consistent delivery of high‑quality products to our customers. This role requires creative problem‑solving to address challenging testing issues and a drive to continuously improve our automation methods, throughput, user interfaces, and data analytics. We are looking for someone with an eagerness to learn and adapt within fast‑paced, highly technical, and interdisciplinary teams. Excellent communication skills are essential for collaborating across teams to quickly and effectively resolve production issues.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Support and optimize production test activities, including hands‑on troubleshooting of complex infrared systems and maintaining test equipment for precision and reliability.
• Develop and maintain software for test automation, data analytics, and report generation.
• Conduct root cause analysis of product failures, develop troubleshooting guides, and collaborate with engineering teams on corrective actions and failure analysis.
• Generate clear test work instructions for technicians and provide training on equipment usage.
• Analyze test data, document findings, and generate detailed reports to identify defects, provide feedback for product enhancements, and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Contribute feedback to early‑stage test design for new product introduction (NPI) processes.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Physics, Electrical/Electronics, Computer, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Experience or coursework involving data acquisition and processing with tools like MATLAB, Python, or other programming languages.
• Familiarity with test automation and report generation concepts.
• Foundational understanding of root cause analysis principles for hardware, software, and firmware, with a desire to develop these skills further.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Exposure to or coursework involving the integration of electrical, opto‑mechanical, and software/firmware systems.
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance.

US Salary Range: $86,000 — $114,000 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:

Healthcare Benefits

• US Roles: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you.
• UK & AUS Roles: We cover full cost of medical insurance premiums for you and your dependents.
• IE Roles: We offer an annual contribution toward your private health insurance for you and your dependents.

Additional Benefits

• Income Protection: Anduril covers life and disability insurance for all employees.
• Generous time off: Highly competitive PTO plans with a holiday hiatus in December. Caregiver & Wellness Leave is available to care for family members, bond with a new baby, or address your own medical needs.
• Family Planning & Parenting Support: Coverage for fertility treatments (e.g., IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carriers, along with resources to support you and your partner from planning to parenting.
• Mental Health Resources: Access free mental health resources 24/7, including therapy and life coaching. Additional work‑life services, such as legal and financial support, are also available.
• Professional Development: Annual reimbursement for professional development.
• Commuter Benefits: Company‑funded commuter benefits based on your region.
• Relocation Assistance: Available depending on role eligibility.

Retirement Savings Plan

• US Roles: Traditional 401(k), Roth, and after‑tax (mega backdoor Roth) options.
• UK & IE Roles: Pension plan with employer match.
• AUS Roles: Superannuation plan.

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