Electro-Optical Engineer, Sensor Testing

Electro-Optical Engineer, Sensor Testing

Mountain View, California, United States

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.

Our Warfighter Systems division is pioneering a future where mixed reality (MR) creates immersive, intuitive, and life‑saving technologies. By seamlessly integrating real‑time data with cutting‑edge visualization tools, we are empowering warfighters with unparalleled situational awareness, enhanced training experiences, and operational superiority. This team is consistently pushing the boundaries of what’s possible, and shaping a future where technology and defense unite to protect our nation.

We are seeking a sensor validation engineer who will conduct validation tests for a variety of sensors (Sound, RF, UV, visible, NIR, SWIR, LWIR, and so forth) with internally developed algorithms including AI machine learning (ML) in order to push the boundaries of what’s possible with various sensors/cameras on our Eagle Eye products. You will collaborate with sensor/camera engineers/architects, computer vision scientists, and optical experts to evaluate emerging sensor technologies.

Your work will directly impact Anduril’s ability to deliver cutting‑edge defense technology, with the opportunity to identify and develop novel sensor applications across our product portfolio.

• You will collaborate with cross‑functional teams to evaluate next‑generation sensor technologies and enhance test methodologies
• Collect and perform statistical analysis on test data, correlating results with performance metrics
• Support debugging, root cause analysis, and problem‑solving activities
• Provide high‑quality electrical/optical test infrastructure and identify opportunities for improvement
• Proficiency in Python, MATLAB, or other scripting languages for data collection and analysis is required

• BS in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related technical field
• Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export‑controlled information or facilities
• Experience in electrical and functional validation within a lab environment
• Hands‑on experience with lab equipment such as power supplies, spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes, function generators, and multimeters
• Strong analytical skills to interpret complex datasets and present results
• Experience with optical test bench setup
• Proficiency in Python and MATLAB, or other scripting languages
• Strong technical communication skills to collaborate effectively with cross‑functional teams

• MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or related technical field
• 3+ years of experience in sensor/camera validation, including reviewing and authoring validation plans and reports
• Solid understanding of sensors, optics, cameras, and signal processing
• Familiarity with signal processing including AI/ML

US Salary Range: $107,000 - $142,000 USD

• Medical, dental, and vision plans with little to no cost to employees (U.S. roles)
• Life and disability insurance for all employees
• Highly competitive PTO with a holiday hiatus in December
• Caregiver & wellness leave available
• Family planning & parenting support, including fertility treatments and adoption coverage
• Mental health resources and 24/7 access to therapy and coaching
• Professional development reimbursement and commuter benefits
• Retirement savings plan with employer match (401(k) U.S., pension UK/IE, superannuation AUS)

As set forth in Anduril Industries’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.