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Hardware Test Engineer - Cyber

Anduril· AFS : Discovery Engineering : Cyber
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Costa Mesa, CA$147k - $196kFull-timePosted 3w ago

About the role

Hardware Test Engineer with automation, test-design, and RF lab experience to validate integrated hardware/software systems in lab and field environments for defense applications.

Responsibilities

  • Design test approaches, fixtures/harnesses, and automated validation workflows that exercise hardware/software systems in lab and pre-field environments.
  • Integrate Anduril’s Test and Evaluation process into the program and ensure adherence throughout the life of the program.
  • Build requirement-traceable test coverage spanning functional validation, regression, qualification, and environmental test readiness.
  • Develop Python, Bash, Robot Framework, or equivalent automation used to configure systems, drive equipment, collect evidence, and flag regressions.
  • Operate across RF test equipment, networking, infrastructure, and system-control surfaces to validate integrated behavior end to end.
  • Partner with software, FPGA, DSP, hardware, and systems engineers to reproduce issues, isolate failures, and improve release confidence.
  • Help establish disciplined test plans, defect triage loops, and evidence packages that support productization and field readiness, and document all results from testing.
  • Ensure safe operations and compliance needs are meet for all HITL testing
  • As needed, travel to test locations and other austere locations with the team to assist with testing and validation based on results learned from HITL testing

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related technical field from an accredited institution
  • 5+ years of test engineering experience or comparable skill (i.e. military exercise planning & evaluation)
  • Have a current passport or willing to obtain one immediately
  • Strong experience in automated test and validation using Python, Bash, Robot Framework, or comparable tooling.
  • Experience building and maintaining CI/CD-backed regression systems, preferably with GitLab CI/CD or similar platforms.
  • Hands-on familiarity with RF and hardware test equipment such as signal generators, analyzers, switch matrices, power systems, or environmental chambers.
  • Ability to translate requirements into concrete test procedures, fixture/harness designs, coverage maps, and objective pass/fail evidence.
  • Comfort working across Linux systems, networking, infrastructure, and hardware interfaces while debugging integrated failures.
  • Strong defect-triage instincts and the ability to reproduce, isolate, and clearly communicate technical issues.
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail in evidence capture, traceability, and release readiness.
  • Must be able to operate in an environment with little supervision and possess an ability to relentlessly create solutions to challenging problem.
  • Willing to travel for program events and testing on an as needed basis. Routine travel of ~15-20%, with surges going higher as required.
  • In this role, you will be subject to pre-employment and randomized substance screening, as required by the Company.

Skills

Required:Test design and validationAutomation toolingRF hardware testingLinux & networking
Nice to have:CI/CD

Benefits

  • Benefits package (comprehensive, competitive) available at little to no cost to employees
  • Top-tier benefits for full-time employees
  • Equity grants included in the majority of full-time offers (as part of total compensation)
  • Explore Our Benefits: https://www.anduril.com/careers
Last updated Oct 21, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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