Camera Test Engineer — Automation & Data Analytics

Anduril-1; Lexington (MA); On-site; USD 98,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Anduril Industries is seeking a Camera Test Engineer to own production test flow, troubleshoot infrared systems, and push automation and data analytics improvements. You will work with design, quality and manufacturing teams to resolve issues and drive high-quality production releases.

The role requires a strong background in physics/electronics, proficiency in MATLAB/Python, and a track record of test automation. U.S. Secret clearance eligibility is stated as a requirement for some programs.

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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

MATLAB

Python

Test automation

Root cause analysis

Communication

IR systems

Electrical integration

Education

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

Tools

Power supplies

Electronic loads

Thermal chambers

Function generators

Spectrum analyzers

Data acquisition sensors

Job description

Anduril Industries is seeking a Camera Test Engineer to own production test flow, troubleshoot infrared systems, and push automation and data analytics improvements. You will work with design, quality and manufacturing teams to resolve issues and drive high-quality production releases.

The role requires a strong background in physics/electronics, proficiency in MATLAB/Python, and a track record of test automation. U.S. Secret clearance eligibility is stated as a requirement for some programs.