Senior Electrical Test Engineer

Anduril-1; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 126,000 - 167,000; Full time

Job summary

Anduril Industries is seeking a Senior Electrical Test Engineer to design and deliver test systems for our electronic products. This role partners with the test manager to identify gaps in test coverage and to own hardware and software test solutions across hardware and software teams.

A strong candidate will have hands-on experience in hardware, software integration and sustainment, with a history of delivering turnkey test solutions for electronic components and systems.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of hands-on electrical engineering experience designing functional test equipment.
• Knowledge of scripting languages to develop automation like Python, C# (.NET), MATLAB, PERL or SHELL.
• Instrument control using VISA, SCPI and GPIB.
• Understanding of peripherals and developing test and validation strategies.
• Experience with computer hardware communication bus protocols: USB, I2C, UART, Ethernet, SPI, PCIe, HDMI, CAN, serial (RS232/485).
• Familiarity with measurement analysis techniques and product release cycles.
• Experience with source code revision and control; GitHub is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead hardware qualification test plan definition for new products and features with cross-functional teams.
• Define test strategies ensuring safety, reliability, risk mitigation, and schedule.
• Design and test PCBA and electrical system components with hands-on testing and rework.
• Analyze data and clearly communicate results to engineers to resolve issues.
• Develop next-generation test automation hardware systems for fast, repeatable testing.
• Manage purchasing, build, integration and commissioning of functional testers.
• Develop test procedures from component level to system level.
• Support board bring-up and bench validation as needed.
• Provide feedback on DFT to improve test coverage.
• Support manufacturing test bring-up and yield and assist root cause analysis.

Skills

Electrical test engineering

Python

C# / .NET

MATLAB

SHELL

GPIB / SCPI

Data analysis

Test automation

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

NI TestStand

Altium Designer

Git / GitHub

Schematic Capture

Job description

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century’s most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Anduril’s family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a realtime, 3D command and control center. As the world enters an era of strategic competition, Anduril is committed to bringing cutting-edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years.

ABOUT THE TEAM

The Tactical Recon & Strike team at Anduril develops aerial small drones (Group 1-3) and all equipment to test, deploy and operate. The team is responsible for taking products like Ghost, Anvil, Bolt and Altius from paper sketches to operational systems. We work in close coordination with specialist teams to solve some of the hardest problems facing our customers. We are looking for software engineers, hardware engineers, roboticists, and front-end mobile developers who are excited about creating a powerful robotics platform that can be tasked and viewed in real-time through a variety of interfaces.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Electrical Test Engineering team at Anduril develops test systems used to ensure the quality and reliability of our aerial and ground based systems. The team works on air vehicles such as the ALTIUS and develop complex manufacturing test solutions to our internal manufacturing team or contract manufacturers.

We are looking to bring on a Senior Electrical Test Engineer to design and deliver test systems for Anduril’s electronic products. This person will work with the test manager of the organization to identify gaps in test coverage and own the design and delivery of the hardware and software test solution. A strong candidate will need to have a proven track record of delivering turn key test solution for electronic components and systems and has a background in hardware, software, integration and sustainment.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Lead and own Hardware Qualification test plan definition for new products and new features, in collaboration with firmware, software, and hardware design teams
• Determine test strategies that optimize product safety, product reliability, risk mitigation, FMEA coverage, and schedule
• Design and execution of PCBA and electrical system components with hands on testing and rework as necessary
• Data analysis and clear communication of results and collaboration with design engineers to resolve any product problems found via test
• Design and implement next generation test automation hardware systems to facilitate fast and repeatable testing of product
• Manage purchasing, build, integration and final commissioning of functional testers
• Develop test procedures and test automation from component level to system level
• Support board bring-up and bench validation as needed
• Support Design Engineer with DFT, provide feedback from test results to improve quality and test coverage
• Support manufacture test bring-up and yield
• Support in Root Cause Analysis process

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineer or equivalent
• 8+ years of hands on electrical engineering experience designing functional test equipment
• Knowledge of scripting languages to develop automation like Python, C# (.NET), MATLAB, PERL or SHELL
• Instrument control using VISA, SCPI and GPIB
• Understanding of peripherals and developing test and validation strategies
• Experience with computer hardware communication bus protocols: USB, I2C, UART, Ethernet, SPI, PCIe, HDMI, CAN, serial comms (RS232/485), etc
• Familiarity with measurement analysis techniques such as Gage RR and Process Capability Analysis
• Understanding of Product Release Cycle from prototype to production and key deliverables of each phase
• Collaborate with a cross-functional team to support product development from prototype to production
• Experience with source code revision and control. Experience with GitHub is a plus

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience using NI TestStand test executive and sequencing software
• Understanding of both hardware and software integration and test process
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Visio
• Experience in Schematic Capture and PCBA layout. Experience with Altium Designer is a plus
• A detail-oriented individual who strives in an environment that values effective team collaboration
• Self-motivated: Demonstrate ability to set direction and proactively identify and fills gaps where needed
• Exposure to SW automation tool like APIs, REST and Robot Framework

US Salary Range

$126,000 - $167,000 USD

The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers; and are considered part of Anduril's total compensation package. Additionally, Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including:

At Anduril, we invest in our people. Our comprehensive, competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees) ensures you’re supported in health, recovery, and whatever comes next. For more information, Explore Our Benefits .