Engineering Test Technician

Anduril Industries; United States; On-site; USD 34,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Anduril Industries in Rhode Island is seeking a Manufacturing Test Technician in Quonset to advance subsea robotics. You will work hands-on with engineering to test complex electromechanical assemblies and help scale AUV production for global deployment.

This role requires a strong electronics background, experience with test procedures and schematics, and readiness for on-site work with occasional offshore travel; security clearance eligibility is required.

Qualifications

• Solid background in electronics in Robotics, Defense, or Avionics.
• Experience executing test procedures with high attention to detail.
• Familiarity with electrical engineering principles and concepts.
• Ability to work from technical docs, schematics and drawings.
• Commitment to high-quality products and personal accountability.
• Familiarity with basic electrical test equipment (DMMs, scopes, generators).
• Extremely organized and detail-oriented; strong communication skills.
• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Work within a multidisciplinary team on pressure vessel assembly and test as part of AUV production integration.
• Flash/load correct SW/FW versions onto devices and verify configurations.
• Build, test, and integrate complex electrical and mechanical assemblies into the AUVs.
• Execute end-of-line tests from prepared procedures.
• Perform incoming quality inspection testing on PCBA’s.
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical/electronic assemblies to component level.
• Help develop and improve the pressure vessel production process.
• Maintain 5S work areas, inspect parts, close work orders, and follow safety practices.
• Support tools, equipment, and lab supplies management (maintenance, calibrations, stock).
• Potential offshore travel to support operations.

Skills

Electronics background

Test procedures

Electrical fundamentals

Schematics & drawings

Documentation

Electrical test equipment

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Security clearance readiness

Tools

DMMs

Oscilloscopes

Function generators

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, 3D 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

Anduril is fielding the next generation of Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs) to tackle the extremely challenging industry demands of seabed exploration. Anduril has brought to the market a unique, ultra-long-range, full-ocean-depth platform, and a completely refreshed maritime vehicle and flexible manufacturing architecture that scales from "large" to "extra-large" vehicle sizes. Today, Anduril is executing on multi-million-dollar contracts while simultaneously performing Robot-as-a-Service (RaaS) AUV operations.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are looking for a Manufacturing Test Technician to join our growing team in Quonset, RI. In this role, you will work on cutting-edge technology aimed at advancing the state-of-the-possible in subsea robotics. You will play a key role in delivering our AUVs to our customers by working hands-on with our engineering team on a multi-disciplinary environment to scale our AUV production globally. This role will be testing complex electromechanical assemblies and integrating them into the final product!

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Work within a team of multidisciplinary engineers and operations team on pressure vessel assembly and test as part overall AUV production integration
• Perform configuration tasks to flash/load correct SW/FW versions onto devices.
• Build, test, and integrate complex electrical and mechanical assemblies into our world class AUVs
• Execute on detailed sub-system End-of-Line (EOL) tests from prepared procedures
• Perform incoming quality inspection testing on PCBA’s
• Proficient at troubleshooting and repair of electrical, electronics and integrated circuits to the component level.
• Help develop, document, and improve the pressure vessel production process
• 5S work areas, perform part inspections, close out work order, and follow safety best practices
• Support management of tools, equipment, and lab supplies (maintenance, calibrations, raw material stock)
• Potential of traveling offshore to support our operations team

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Solid background in electronics working in relevant fields (Robotics, Defense, Avionics)
• Experience in preparing and executing test procedures with high levels of attention to detail
• Familiarity with electrical engineering principles and concepts
• Experience working off of technical documentation, electrical schematics, and engineering drawings
• Commitment to a high-quality product and strong sense of personal accountability
• Familiarity with basic electrical test equipment such as DMMs, oscilloscopes, function generators, etc.
• Extremely organized and detail-oriented
• Excellent verbal & written communication skills
• Has a never-ending sense of urgency and enthusiasm
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in sub-sea robotics (AUVs, UUVs, underwater equipment)
• Experience working with electrical systems up to 400VDC
• Subsea cable splicing or fabrication experience
• Experience with pressure vessels and/or pressure systems/equipment
• IPC 610 and/or 620 Certification
• Experience with low volume / high mix manufacturing

US Hourly Range

Manufacturing Test Technician/Level 2: $25 - $33/hour
Manufacturing Test Technician/Level 3: $28 - $37/hour

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:

Benefits

At Anduril, we invest in our people. Our comprehensive, competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees) ensures you’re supported in health, recovery, and whatever comes next. For more information, Explore Our Benefits.

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