Manufacturing Test Engineer, EW Systems — High-Impact Defense Tech

XYZ Venture Capital; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 129,000 - 171,000; Full time

Job summary

Anduril Industries is seeking an Electrical Engineer, Manufacturing Test to join the EW Manufacturing team. You will own production test flow, troubleshoot complex electrical issues, and help ensure throughput while maintaining high-quality standards.

The role requires collaboration with Design, Quality and Manufacturing Engineering, development of test work instructions, and ongoing automation improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Electronics, Computer, Mechanical Engineering, or related fields.
• 5+ years of relevant industry experience with emphasis on manufacturing test and product sustainment.
• Familiarity with Linux, Ubuntu, LabVIEW, and NixOS.
• Experience with contract manufacturers in the testing of PCBA/electronic assemblies.
• Familiarity with electronics test equipment such as power supplies, electronic loads, oscilloscope, function generators, spectrum analyzers, data acquisition and measurement sensors.
• Strong root cause analysis skills of non‑conforming hardware.
• Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Familiar with Product Life Cycle (PLM) systems, MES, and TES.
• Experience working on projects involving electrical, mechanical, and software/firmware systems.
• Ability to obtain and maintain US DoD clearance.

Responsibilities

• Own test activities in production and ensure production test flow.
• Troubleshoot complex electrical issues found during testing.
• Maintain test capabilities across the manufacturing value stream.
• Improve and sustain test systems for automation and coverage.
• Generate test work instructions and train technicians.
• Develop library of common failure modes with troubleshooting guides.
• Determine root cause of product failures and recommend corrective actions.
• Collaborate with Design, Quality and Manufacturing Engineering teams.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Manufacturing test

Root cause analysis

Communication skills

Test automation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Electronics/related field

Tools

LabVIEW

Linux

NixOS

PCBA testing equipment

Job description

Anduril Industries is seeking an Electrical Engineer, Manufacturing Test to join the EW Manufacturing team. You will own production test flow, troubleshoot complex electrical issues, and help ensure throughput while maintaining high-quality standards.

The role requires collaboration with Design, Quality and Manufacturing Engineering, development of test work instructions, and ongoing automation improvements.