Optical Hardware Test Engineer
Anduril Industries · Lexington, Massachusetts, United States
About this role
**Optical Hardware Test Engineer** **About the Job** As a Hardware Test Engineer, you’ll ensure our systems are tested to stringent standards so we consistently ship high-quality products. You’ll solve difficult testing problems, improve automation/throughput and data analytics, and collaborate with fast-paced, highly technical interdisciplinary teams to resolve production issues. **What You’ll Do** - Own production test activities and ensure the production test flow is running effectively - Perform hands-on troubleshooting and resolve complex infrared systems issues found during testing - Maintain test capabilities across the manufacturing value stream (system checkouts/acceptance testing through in-process validation of key components) - Create test work instructions for technicians in MES and train technicians on equipment use - Build a library of common failure modes with troubleshooting guides/diagrams - Develop software for test automation, data analytics, and report generation - Determine root cause of product failures and recommend corrective actions (RCCA) - Partner with Design, Quality, and Manufacturing Engineering to support customer returns and failure analysis - Provide feedback to early-stage test design for NPI (new product introduction) - Analyze test data, document results, and deliver detailed reports to identify defects and improvement opportunities - Collaborate with design engineers on product enhancement recommendations based on test outcomes - Optimize test strategies to reduce test time without compromising quality - Maintain and calibrate test equipment to ensure precision and reliability - Support continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to enhance testing processes and methodologies **Required 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 using MATLAB, Python, and other programming languages - Experience with test automation and report generation - Strong root cause analysis skills for non-conforming hardware, software, and firmware - Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal, and communication skills - Experience integrating electrical, opto-mechanical, and software/firmware systems - Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance **Preferred Qualifications** - Knowledge of infrared systems, including performance requirements and verification methodologies - Experience with cryogenic testing equipment - Familiarity with test equipment such as power supplies, electronic loads, thermal chambers, function generators, spectrum analyzers, data acquisition, and measurement sensors - Experience with computer hardware communication protocols (e.g., USB, Ethernet, RS232, RS485, PCIe, HDMI, CAN, etc.) **Compensation** - **US Salary Range:** $101,000 — $135,000 (base salary estimate; equity and benefits may be included) **Benefits & Safety Note** - Anduril offers a comprehensive benefits package (details available at https://www.anduril.com/careers) - Beware of recruitment scams: Anduril does not request payment or sensitive personal financial details during hiring. Verify communications from **@anduril.com** and report suspicious outreach to **contact@anduril.com**. **Data Privacy** - Applicant privacy notice: https://anduril.com/applicant-privacy
Listing freshness
CronJobs last confirmed this listing 2h ago. If its source stops confirming the opening for seven days, this page is removed from active inventory.