RF Test Engineer — High-Throughput Defense Hardware

Linuxconfig; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 129,000 - 171,000; Full time

Job summary

Anduril Industries in Irvine, CA, is seeking an Electrical Test Engineer for the EW Manufacturing team to own production test flow, troubleshoot complex hardware, and push automation and data analytics improvements.

You will develop test methods, train technicians, analyze data, and collaborate with Design, Quality and Manufacturing teams to reduce cycle time while maintaining stringent quality and security requirements, including eligibility for US Secret clearance.

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 integrating electrical, 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 ensure 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 to 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 for technician teams in MES; train technicians on equipment use.
• Develop library of common failure modes with troubleshooting guide/diagrams for fast resolution.
• Determine root cause of product failures and recommend corrective actions (RCCA).
• Collaborate with Design, Quality and Manufacturing Engineering teams to support customer returns and failure analysis.
• Contribute feedback to early‑stage test design for NPI test processes.
• Analyze test data, document results, and provide detailed reports to identify defects and areas for improvement.
• Collaborate with design engineers to provide feedback for product enhancements based on test outcomes.
• Optimize test strategies for efficiency and test time reduction.
• Maintain and calibrate test equipment for precision and reliability.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives in testing processes and methodologies.
• Execute testing as required.

Skills

Root cause analysis

Manufacturing test

Electrical testing

Education

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

Tools

LabVIEW

Linux

Ubuntu

NixOS

Job description

Anduril Industries in Irvine, CA, is seeking an Electrical Test Engineer for the EW Manufacturing team to own production test flow, troubleshoot complex hardware, and push automation and data analytics improvements.

You will develop test methods, train technicians, analyze data, and collaborate with Design, Quality and Manufacturing teams to reduce cycle time while maintaining stringent quality and security requirements, including eligibility for US Secret clearance.