Manager - Test Automation Engineer

Company : Anduril Industries
Location : Costa Mesa, CA, 92626
Posted Date : 17 October 2025
Job Type : Full Time
Category : Software Development
Occupation : Automation Engineer
Job Details
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.
We are looking for a Manager - Test Automation Engineer to join our team!
WHAT YOU'LL DO
- Manage a small team of Test Automation Engineers to deliver End to End test solutions for customers.
- Define, own, and execute End of Line test plans for a set of new products and features, in collaboration with firmware, software, and hardware design teams
- Define and implement 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
- Execution and management of 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
- Lead and participate as a key contributor in design reviews
- Provide technical mentorship to engineering teams
- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent
- 8+ years of hands on electrical engineering experience designing functional test equipment
- 5+ years of experience in Schematic Capture and/or PCBA layout. Experience with Altium Designer is a plus
- 2+ years of experience in scripting language to develop automation. C/C++/C#, Python, MATLAB. Experience in LabVIEW is a plus
- Experience with peripherals and developing test and validation strategies
- Advanced experience with computer hardware 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. Experience with GitHub is a plus
- Must have active Security Clearance (Secret)
- Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent
- Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and VISIO
- A detail-oriented individual who strives in an environment that values effective team collaboration
- Experience in 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
- Experience with wired networking technologies (Gigabit, 10Gigabit)
- Hands-on experience with complex networking equipment, a deep understanding of networking protocols, test design and implementation chops and a background in IP network design
- Platinum Healthcare Benefits:For U.S. roles, we offer comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you.
- For UK roles, Private Medical Insurance (PMI): Anduril will cover the full cost of the insurance premium for an employee and dependents.
- For AUS roles, Private health plan through Bupa: Coverage is fully subsidized by Anduril.
- Basic Life/AD&D and long-term disability insurance 100% covered by Anduril, plus the option to purchase additional life insurance for you and your dependents.
- Extremely generous company holiday calendar including a holiday hiatus in December, and highly competitive PTO plans.
- 16 weeks of paid Caregiver & Wellness Leave to care for a family member, bond with your baby, or tend to your own medical condition.
- Family Planning & Parenting Support: Fertility (eg, IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carrier coverage with additional benefits and resources to provide support from planning to parenting.
- Mental Health Resources: We provide free mental health resources 24/7 including therapy, life coaching, and more. Additional work-life services, such as free legal and financial support, available to you as well.
- A professional development stipend is available to all Andurilians.
- Company-funded commuter benefits available based on your region.
- Relocation assistance (depending on role eligibility).
- 401(k) retirement savings plan - both a traditional and Roth 401(k). (US roles only)
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