Test Automation Engineer

Anduril Anduril · Defense · Costa Mesa, CA · Hardware Engineering : Electrical Engineering

Anduril Industries, a defense technology company, is seeking a Test Automation Engineer to design and deliver test systems for their electronic products. This role involves leading test plan definition, determining test strategies, designing and executing tests for PCBA and electrical systems, and implementing next-generation test automation hardware. The engineer will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure product quality and reliability, supporting product development from prototype to production.

What you'd actually do

  1. Lead End of Line test plan definition for new products and new features, in collaboration with firmware, software, and hardware design teams
  2. Determine test strategies that optimize product safety, product reliability, risk mitigation, FMEA coverage, and schedule
  3. Design and execution of PCBA and electrical system components with hands on testing and rework as necessary
  4. Data analysis and clear communication of results and collaboration with design engineers to resolve any product problems found via test
  5. Design and implement next generation test automation hardware systems to facilitate fast and repeatable testing of product

Skills

Required

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent
  • 5+ years of hands on electrical engineering experience designing functional test equipment
  • 2+ years of experience in Schematic Capture and/or PCBA layout
  • Experience in scripting language to develop automation. C/C++/C#, Python, MATLAB
  • Experience with peripherals and developing test and validation strategies
  • Experience with communication bus protocols: USB, I2C, I2S, CSI, Ethernet, SPI, PCIe, HDMI, CAN, serial comms, etc
  • Collaborate with a cross-functional team to support product development from prototype to production
  • Understanding of lab safety protocols when working in all types of lab environment
  • Familiarity with measurement analysis techniques such as Gage RR and Process Capability Analysis
  • Understanding both hardware and software integration and test process
  • Experience with source code revision and control

Nice to have

  • Experience with Altium Designer is a plus
  • Experience in LabVIEW is a plus
  • Experience with GitHub is a plus
  • Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent
  • Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and VISIO
  • A detail-oriented individual who thrives in an environment that values effective team collaboration
  • Understanding of Product Release Cycle from prototype to production and key deliverables of each phase
  • Experience RF test equipment such as Vector Network Analyzers, Spectrum Analyzers, Signal Generators, and Power Meters
  • Experience with testing RF components like power amplifiers, transmitters, receivers, and filters