RF Manufacturing Test Engineer - Defense Electronics & Automation

Anduril Industries, Inc.; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 132,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

Anduril Industries is seeking a RF Manufacturing Test Engineer to join the Electromagnetic Warfare manufacturing team. The role focuses on testing systems to stringent standards and meeting throughput requirements in production.

You will develop automation, improve test methods, train technicians, analyze data, and collaborate with design, quality, and manufacturing engineering to drive continuous improvement.

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, Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), and Test Execution Systems (TES)
• Experience working on projects that involve the integration of electrical, mechanical, and software/firmware systems.
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance
• CLEARANCE ELIGIBILITY - This position requires eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance.
• EXPORT CONTROLS - This position requires access to information and technology that is subject to U.S. export controls.

Responsibilities

• Maintain ownership of test activities in production and ensuring production test flow. Provide hands‑on troubleshooting efforts and resolve complex electrical 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.
• Improve and sustain existing test systems to improve automation, consistency, total cycle time, and test coverage (DfM).
• 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.
• 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.
• Execute testing as required.

Skills

Root cause analysis

Manufacturing test experience

Electrical/electronics engineering

Team collaboration

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Electronics, Computer, Mechanical Engineering, or related fields

Tools

LabVIEW

Linux

NixOS

Oscilloscope

Spectrum analyzers

Data acquisition systems

Electronic loads

Job description

Anduril Industries is seeking a RF Manufacturing Test Engineer to join the Electromagnetic Warfare manufacturing team. The role focuses on testing systems to stringent standards and meeting throughput requirements in production.

You will develop automation, improve test methods, train technicians, analyze data, and collaborate with design, quality, and manufacturing engineering to drive continuous improvement.