Precision Laser Test Engineer – Automation & Analytics

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Competitive benefits

Job summary

Anduril is seeking a Laser/Camera Test Engineer in Lexington, MA to own production test flows, develop automation and data analytics, and resolve complex infrared system issues. You will work with Design, Quality and Manufacturing teams to improve test processes while maintaining precision and reliability across the value stream.

The role requires 3+ years in manufacturing test, strong RCA skills, and the ability to communicate effectively across interdisciplinary teams, with eligibility for a

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 and resolve complex infrared systems issues
• Maintain test capabilities across the manufacturing value stream from system level checkouts to in‑process validation
• Generate test work instructions for technician teams in MES and train technicians on equipment use
• Develop library of common failure modes with troubleshooting guides/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 corrective actions (RCCA)
• Collaborate with Design, Quality and Manufacturing Engineering 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

Test automation

Data analysis

Root cause analysis

Troubleshooting

Communication

Education

Bachelors in Physics / Electrical / Computer / Mechanical Eng

Tools

MATLAB

Python

Data acquisition

Job description

Anduril is seeking a Laser/Camera Test Engineer in Lexington, MA to own production test flows, develop automation and data analytics, and resolve complex infrared system issues. You will work with Design, Quality and Manufacturing teams to improve test processes while maintaining precision and reliability across the value stream.

The role requires 3+ years in manufacturing test, strong RCA skills, and the ability to communicate effectively across interdisciplinary teams, with eligibility for a