Electrical Test Specialist, Intelligence Systems

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 production test team is responsible for building, testing, and delivering defense-critical hardware for Intelligence Systems programs. The team designs and deploys test systems to the production lines that assemble and integrate complex electronic systems into products that ship to the customer.

ABOUT THE JOB

We are looking for an Electrical Test Specialist to join our rapidly growing production test team. This role is the backbone of our production test operation — you will keep the line moving by executing acceptance tests, building out and commissioning new test systems, triaging line issues to root cause, and using production data to drive test efficiency and yield improvements.If you thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, enjoy building the test infrastructure that production depends on, and take pride in diagnosing problems quickly, this role is for you.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Own a portion or all of the manufacturing value chain for a certain product or set of products
• Develop novel tooling solutions for fabrication and assembly of structural parts
• Develop process flows, breaking down large, complex assemblies into a logical part flow of subassemblies and sub-processes
• Write documentation required for successfully manufacturing their hardware at scale, such as work instructions, quality plans, inspection requirements, etc.
• Work with contract manufacturers across various disciplines (PCBA fab, metallic manufacturing, assembly, etc.) to develop repeatable, sustained processes for quick-turn development as well as at-scale production
• Work with technicians and other engineers hands-on, building prototype hardware
• Contribute to end-customer hardware mechanical or electrical design, including interconnects, board fabrication and inspection, etc.
• Travel to suppliers to do initial sourcing work, solve ongoing production issues, and implement quality procedures

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 3+ years of experience in electronics testing, rework, and repair in a manufacturing production environment
• Solid understanding of PCBs, PCBAs, manufacturing workflows, and assembly/test techniques
• Proficiency with common test equipment: oscilloscopes, DMMs, function generators, power supplies, electronic loads, and data acquisition systems
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, cable assembly drawings, and written test procedures
• Fluency with manufacturing line data: comfortable working with yield metrics, retest rates, slot health dashboards, and failure pareto analysis to inform troubleshooting and process improvements
• Hands-on skills: soldering, crimping, cable and connector assembly, and use of basic hand tools and shop equipment (drill press, band saw, etc.)
• Familiarity with common termination systems and interconnect solutions (Molex, Amphenol, TE, Hirose, etc.)
• Foundational electrical knowledge: Ohm’s Law, voltage drop, wire sizing/ampacity, and basic circuit analysis
• Strong root-cause analysis and troubleshooting skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to clearly document test results and failure analyses
• Able to pivot quickly between tasks and prioritize competing demands in a fast-paced environment
• Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export-controlled information or facilities
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Associate degree in Electronics, Electrical Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• 8+ years of total electronics experience including testing and troubleshooting
• Hand soldering per J-STD and/or NASA-STD-8739.4; wire harness experience per NASA-STD-8739.3/.4 and/or IPC-A-620
• Experience with equipment calibration and metrology
• Experience with electrical compliance testing such as EMI/EMC
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 / AS9100 Quality Management Systems
• Willing to work overtime, and weekends as needed
• Active U.S. Secret security clearance

US Hourly Range

$41.83—$55.77 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:

Benefits

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.

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