Optical Test Technician — Cryogenics & MATLAB

Anduril Industries; Lexington (MA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Anduril Industries in Lexington, MA is seeking a Production Test Technician to ensure optical systems meet quality standards before shipment. You will test equipment, run validation and system-level tests, and troubleshoot complex issues.

The ideal candidate has an Associate degree or equivalent, 3+ years in production or R&D testing, MATLAB proficiency, and eligibility for a U.S. Secret clearance. The role collaborates with test engineering and cross-disciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent experience in physics or engineering.
• 3+ years in production or R&D testing.
• Experience with cryogenics and vacuum systems in testing.
• Proficiency in MATLAB for data acquisition and analysis.
• Strong troubleshooting of non-conforming hardware and software.
• Experience collaborating across interdisciplinary teams.
• Eligible for a U.S. Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Test optical equipment per procedures and specs.
• Run validation and system-level tests for performance.
• Troubleshoot issues in optical systems, identifying electrical faults.
• Document results accurately in the system.
• Calibrate and maintain test equipment.
• Support root cause analysis of failures.
• Collaborate with test engineering to improve testing processes.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Team collaboration

Security clearance eligibility

Education

Associate degree in related field

Tools

MATLAB

Cryogenics systems

Vacuum systems

Job description

Anduril Industries in Lexington, MA is seeking a Production Test Technician to ensure optical systems meet quality standards before shipment. You will test equipment, run validation and system-level tests, and troubleshoot complex issues.

The ideal candidate has an Associate degree or equivalent, 3+ years in production or R&D testing, MATLAB proficiency, and eligibility for a U.S. Secret clearance. The role collaborates with test engineering and cross-disciplinary teams.