Location: Atlanta, GA

Employment Type: Full-time

Team: Electrical Engineering

Area-I, an Anduril Company, is a Metro-Atlanta-based company dedicated to the development of state-of-the-art unmanned aircraft systems designed for use by the United States Armed Forces. We specialize in the development of unmanned aircraft systems that eject from host platforms or modular launch systems. These platforms are designed to meet the specific needs of our customers, where we design-build, test, and ultimately deliver unique solutions to the customer. Area-I’s customers include the U.S. Air Force, U.S. Navy, U.S. Army, and NASA.

We are looking for a Senior Electronics Test Engineer to join our team!

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Lead and own test plan definition for new products and new features, in collaboration with firmware, software, and hardware design teams
• Determine 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 hardware systems to facilitate fast and repeatable testing of product
• Manage 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
• Support Design Engineer with DFT, provide feedback from test results to improve quality and test coverage
• Support manufacture test bring-up and yield
• Support quality field failure analysis
• Familiarity with measurement analysis techniques such as Gate RR and Process Capability Analysis

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineer or equivalent
• Minimum of 5 years of experience designing functional test equipment and PCBAs
• Understanding of peripherals and developing test and validation strategies
• Experience with computer hardware communication bus protocols: USB, I2C, I2S, CSI, Ethernet, SPI, PCIe, HDMI, CAN, etc
• Understanding of memory hierarchy and developing test and validation strategy
• Understanding of Product Release Cycle from prototype to production and key deliverables of each phase
• Collaborate with a cross-functional team to support product development from prototype to production
• Knowledge of scripting language to develop automation. Python, Matlab, PERL or SHELL. Experience in LabVIEW is a plus
• Experience with hands-on electrical engineering work
• U.S. Person status is required as this position needs to access export controlled data

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience designing custom PCBAs
• Understanding both hardware and software integration and test process
• Advanced proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and VISIO
• Understanding of lab safety protocols when working in all types of lab environment
• A detail-oriented individual who strives in an environment that values effective team collaboration
• Self-motivated: Demonstrate ability to set direction and proactively identify and fills gaps where needed

Area-I is an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. If you are someone passionate to work on problems that matter, we’d love to hear from you!