Laser Test Engineer — Automation, Data Analytics & Optics QC

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

Job summary

Anduril Industries in the United States seeks a Laser/Camera Test Engineer to own production test flow and resolve complex infrared system issues. You’ll troubleshoot, improve automation, and analyze data to ensure we ship high‑quality products.

You’ll collaborate across Design, Quality and Manufacturing to speed fixes and drive reliability. With 3+ years of manufacturing test experience and a physics/engineering degree, you’ll help implement RCCA actions, develop test libraries, and support

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

Data acquisition

MATLAB

Python

Test automation

Root cause analysis

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Physics/EE/CS/ME

Tools

Power supplies

Electronic loads

Thermal chambers

Function generators

Spectrum analyzers

DAQ sensors

Job description

Anduril Industries in the United States seeks a Laser/Camera Test Engineer to own production test flow and resolve complex infrared system issues. You’ll troubleshoot, improve automation, and analyze data to ensure we ship high‑quality products.

You’ll collaborate across Design, Quality and Manufacturing to speed fixes and drive reliability. With 3+ years of manufacturing test experience and a physics/engineering degree, you’ll help implement RCCA actions, develop test libraries, and support