Test Engineer R&D
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San Francisco, CA - USA
Yearly Salary:
$ 80000 - 120000
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Posted on:
3 days ago
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1 Vacancy
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Job Summary
Citizens and permanent residents only - we do not sponsor and cannot hire non-citizens or PRs. We work 6 days a week in the office in downtown San Francisco with one Saturday off per month no remote available.
What is Aurelius Systems
Aurelius Systems is a directed energy company developing edge-deployed laser systems for cUAS applications
We shoot down drones with laser guns
About Aurelius Systems
Aurelius Systems is a directed energy company developing edge-deployed laser systems for counter-unmanned aerial systems (cUAS)we shoot down drones with laser an era where threats are increasingly small numerous and easily manufactured our mission is to provide scalable advanced and cost-effective defense solutions for the US and our allies. Fresh from our initial funding round were building our team to launch our flagship product: the Archimedes laser sentinel. Join us in delivering cutting-edge technologies to protect our servicemen servicewomen and domestic security forces.
Role Overview:
We are looking for a Test Engineer to own the verification validation and real-world performance testing of complex electromechanical and software-driven systems. This role spans lab testing environmental testing and frequent field deployments working directly with hardware software and systems engineers to ensure what we build actually works under real operating conditions.
You will be the connective tissue between design intent and operational reality.
What Youll Do
- Design execute and continuously improve test plans covering hardware firmware and software systems
- Perform hands-on lab testing of electromechanical assemblies sensors power systems optics and embedded controllers
- Lead field testing and deployments including setup operation data collection teardown and post-test analysis
- Build and maintain test fixtures harnesses and instrumentation setups
- Develop automated and semi-automated test procedures where appropriate
- Capture analyze and clearly communicate test results failures and root causes
- Work closely with hardware and software engineers to:
- Reproduce bugs
- Validate fixes
- Prevent regressions
- Enforce safety procedures during high-power high-voltage or otherwise hazardous testing
- Help define acceptance criteria and readiness gates for prototypes and production units
What Were Looking For
- Bachelors degree in Engineering (Mechanical Electrical Mechatronics Robotics or similar) or equivalent experience
- Comfortable working directly with:
- Oscilloscopes multimeters power supplies DAQs
- Motors sensors actuators embedded systems
- Experience testing systems that combine hardware software
- Strong debugging instincts and structured failure analysis skills
- Willingness to travel locally and occasionally nationally for field tests
- Clear written and verbal communicationespecially around failures
- Must have either 3D modeling experience or strong software automation skills
Nice to Have
- Experience with robotics autonomy defense aerospace or industrial systems
- Familiarity with Python MATLAB or scripting for test automation
- Environmental vibration thermal or shock testing experience
- Safety-critical or mission-critical system testing background
Why This Role Matters
This role determines whether the system actually works outside of CAD simulation and bench demos. Youll directly influence reliability safety and customer trust.
Why Join Aurelius Systems
- Drive innovation in cutting-edge directed energy defense technology.
- Contribute directly to national security with robust and scalable hardware solutions.
- Build more in 12 months than most engineers do in 5 yearswe field test monthly on our own 400 acre range executing against a $151B MDA SHIELD IDIQ contract.
- Grow fast: engineers here typically get promoted 1-2x per year. Erick Brito went from Founding Robotics Engineer to Lead in 12 months.
- Work alongside a founding team from to build what directed energy should have been.
We work 6 days (yes well relocate you) a week because thats what it takes to ship real hardware to real operators. If you want balance we respect that. If you want to buildkeep reading.
Required Experience:
IC
