Manager, Manufacturing Test Engineering

Anduril Industries

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Work type: On-site
Location: Costa Mesa, CAMountain View, CA
Salary: $147,000–$196,000 / yr
Posted: 2 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.

Anduril Industries currently has 920 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Manager, Manufacturing Test Engineering

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The Manager, Manufacturing Test Engineering leads the manufacturing test engineering team to provide strategic oversight and tactical management of production systems across multiple products. This role involves architecting manufacturing test strategies to ensure scalable operations, transitioning products from pre-production to full-scale output. Key responsibilities include directing team objectives, implementing automation for operational streamlining, evaluating test data for process enhancements, and collaborating with product development on design testability. The position requires expertise in Linux, C#, and Python, alongside experience with PCBA and electronic assembly testing. Candidates must be proficient with electronic test equipment and familiar with PLM, MES, and TES systems. The work focuses on resolving complex testing challenges, performing root cause analysis on non-conforming hardware, and managing projects that integrate electrical, mechanical, and software systems.

Skills

Linux C# Python Test Automation MES PLM TES Root Cause Analysis Hardware Communication Protocols HASS ESS Firmware

What you'll do

Direct the manufacturing test engineering team by setting objectives and assessing performance outcomes.
Architect and oversee manufacturing test strategies to ensure scalable operations across multiple products.
Implement advancements in manufacturing testing to improve automation, uniformity, and operational streamlining.
Evaluate test data to identify specific opportunities for product and process enhancements.
Collaborate with product development to ensure design testability and seamless production integration.
Lead the procurement and implementation of new test equipment based on cost-benefit and ROI analyses.
Design proactive maintenance and calibration protocols for all manufacturing test equipment.

What we're looking for

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Electronics, Computer, Mechanical Engineering, or related fields, or 10+ years of advanced knowledge in lieu of degree.
Minimum of 8+ years of relevant industry experience leading manufacturing test engineering.
Expertise in Linux, C#, and Python.
Experience with PCBA/electronic assembly testing and knowledge of testing standards.
Proficiency in using electronic test equipment.
Strong analytical skills for root cause analysis of non-conforming hardware.
Familiarity with Product Life Cycle (PLM), Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), and Test Execution Systems (TES).
Experience managing projects integrating electrical, mechanical, and software/firmware systems.
Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance.
Advanced degree in a relevant engineering discipline (preferred).
10+ years of relevant industry experience leading manufacturing test engineering (preferred).
Demonstrated ability to lead the development of manufacturing test systems and teams (preferred).
Proficiency in Test Automation (preferred).
Knowledge of PCBA design, mechanical design, and ESS testing (preferred).
Familiarity with various hardware communication protocols (preferred).
Experience with HASS & ESS-related testing such as Thermal and Vibration (preferred).

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