Lead Manufacturing Test Engineer

Anduril Industries

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Work type: On-site
Location: Santa Ana, CA
Salary: $146,000–$194,000 / yr
Posted: 4 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live today
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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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.

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TL;DR · Lead Manufacturing Test Engineer

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Lead Manufacturing Test Engineer, TFX joins the Tactical Effects team to lead a high-performing group of engineers dedicated to building a robust test ecosystem for advanced defense products. This leadership role focuses on strategy, people, and process to ensure product quality and reliability during the transition from prototype to full-rate production. The successful candidate will define technical roadmaps, manage CAPEX budgets for test tooling, champion Design for Testability, and serve as an expert escalation point for complex electrical, software, and mechanical integration issues. Required skills include proficiency in Python, Linux, and various electronics test equipment like oscilloscopes and spectrum analyzers. Experience with automation, PLM, MES, and TES systems is essential. The role addresses the challenge of scaling production while maintaining first-time quality for sophisticated hardware systems integrated with complex firmware and software components.

Skills

Python Linux LabVIEW MATLAB NixOS Test Automation PCBA Testing DFT RCCA MES PLM TES USB Ethernet RS232 RS485 PCIe CAN HDMI Firmware

What you'll do

Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing team of manufacturing test engineers across electrical, software, and mechanical domains.
Define the technical strategy and roadmap for manufacturing test systems to transition products from prototype to full-rate production.
Champion Design for Testability (DFT) by collaborating with cross-functional teams to integrate best practices into early design phases.
Manage the CAPEX budget for procurement, delivery, and deployment of test tooling and equipment.
Serve as the technical escalation point for complex software, firmware, electrical, and mechanical integration issues on the production line.
Analyze test system data to monitor station health, identify performance trends, and proactively address inefficiencies.
Lead Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA) investigations for production failures in partnership with Design and Quality teams.
Ensure operational readiness of all test equipment by overseeing maintenance, calibration, and validation schedules.

What we're looking for

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field, or 10+ years of equivalent advanced knowledge.
8+ years of relevant industry experience in manufacturing test and product sustainment.
1+ years of leadership or cross-functional project management experience.
Familiarity with Python, Linux, and electronics test equipment like oscilloscopes and spectrum analyzers.
Experience with test automation and root cause analysis of non-conforming hardware.
Familiarity with PLM, MES, and TES systems.
Experience integrating electrical, mechanical, and software/firmware systems.
Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance.

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