Head of Manufacturing Test Engineering

Anduril Industries

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Work type
On-site
Location
Costa Mesa, CA
Salary
$254,000–$336,000 / yr
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About Anduril Industries

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company that builds advanced hardware and software systems for national security, including autonomous drones, surveillance systems, and the Lattice AI command platform.

Anduril Industries currently has 1882 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $146,000–$194,000 across 1696 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Head of Manufacturing Test Engineering

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As the Head of Manufacturing Test Engineering, you will lead a high-performing global engineering team to define and execute a comprehensive manufacturing test strategy for Anduril's advanced products. Your daily responsibilities include driving innovation in testing methodologies, collaborating with R&D teams to integrate design-for-testability principles, and establishing robust data analytics frameworks. You will need expertise in complex electro-mechanical assemblies, electrical systems, and propulsion technologies, along with proficiency in tools like PLM, MES, TES, and test automation software platforms such as Python or LabVIEW. This role demands a deep understanding of manufacturing processes and reliability engineering principles to ensure high-quality product delivery at scale across diverse international sites.

Skills

Python C# LabVIEW MATLAB PLM MES TES HASS ESS Kubernetes AWS Terraform Docker CI/CD PostgreSQL Git Jira

What you'll do

  • Lead the definition and execution of a comprehensive global manufacturing test strategy.
  • Drive innovation in test methodologies, focusing on automation and standardization.
  • Design, procure, and implement robust test infrastructure for complex systems.
  • Integrate design-for-testability principles early in product development cycles.
  • Establish data analytics frameworks to provide actionable insights for decision-making.
  • Implement training and maintenance strategies to ensure equipment uptime globally.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical/Electronics, Aerospace Engineering or related field.
  • Minimum 10 years leadership experience in manufacturing test engineering with global site management.
  • Expertise in testing complex electro-mechanical assemblies and advanced electrical systems.
  • Proven ability to lead and mentor large, diverse engineering teams.
  • Strong executive presence and communication skills for non-technical audiences.
  • Financial acumen including managing large budgets and strategic capital expenditures.

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