Manager, Hardware Test Engineering

Anduril Industries

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Work type: On-site
Location: Irvine, CA
Salary: $146,000–$194,000 / yr
Posted: 3 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live yesterday
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 · Manager, Hardware Test Engineering

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JOB TITLE: Manager, Hardware Test Engineering The Manager, Hardware Test Engineering joins the EW Manufacturing team to provide strategic oversight and tactical management of production systems for high-volume defense hardware. This role involves directing a manufacturing test engineering team to ensure rigorous testing protocols, scalable operations, and consistent product quality. Key responsibilities include overseeing manufacturing test strategies, collaborating on design testability, and leading the procurement of new test equipment. The position requires expertise in Linux, C#, Python, NixOS, LabView, and MATLAB, alongside knowledge of communication protocols like USB, Ethernet, and PCIe. Candidates must be proficient in PCBA testing, RF equipment, and systems like TES, PLM, MES, and ERP. The work focuses on solving complex testing challenges for Electromagnetic Warfare systems, transitioning products from pre-production to full-scale mass production.

Skills

Python C# LabVIEW MATLAB Linux NixOS USB Ethernet RS232 RS485 PCIe HDMI CAN PCBA RF MES PLM ERP TES Root Cause Analysis

What you'll do

Direct the manufacturing test engineering team by setting objectives, guiding initiatives, and assessing team outcomes.
Oversee and improve manufacturing test strategies to ensure scalable operations from pre-production to full-scale output.
Collaborate with development engineering to ensure design testability and seamless production integration.
Implement advancements in manufacturing testing focusing on automation, uniformity, and operational streamlining.
Maintain test capabilities across the manufacturing value stream from system-level checkouts to component-level validation.
Evaluate test data to identify opportunities for product and process enhancements.
Lead the procurement and implementation of new test equipment based on cost-benefit and ROI analyses.
Design proactive maintenance and calibration protocols for manufacturing test equipment.

What we're looking for

8+ years of relevant industry experience with emphasis on manufacturing test and product sustainment.
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Electronics, Computer, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
Minimum of 2+ years as a people manager leading manufacturing test engineering or relevant adjacent fields.
Experience in Linux, C#, Python, NixOS, LabView, or other forms of test automation.
Experience with computer hardware communication protocols including USB, Ethernet, RS232, RS485, PCIe, HDMI, and CAN.
Solid experience with PCBA/electronic assembly testing and knowledge of acceptance, EOL, and ESS testing standards.
Proficiency in using electronic and RF test equipment.
Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance.

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