Manager, Manufacturing Test Engineering (Intelligence Systems)

Anduril Industries

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Work type
On-site
Location
Santa Ana, CAAsheville, NC
Salary
$126,000–$167,000 / yr
Posted
179 days ago
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Confirmed live yesterday

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Below market

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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 1697 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Manager, Manufacturing Test Engineering (Intelligence Systems)

Manager, Manufacturing Test Engineering (Intelligence Systems) joins the Intelligence Systems team to provide strategic oversight and tactical management of production systems for high-volume products. The role involves directing a manufacturing test engineering team, architecting scalable testing strategies from pre-production through mass production, and ensuring rigorous testing protocols are met. Key responsibilities include advancing automation, evaluating test data for process improvements, collaborating on design testability, and managing the procurement of new equipment. The candidate will utilize Linux, C#, Python, NixOS, LabVIEW, and MATLAB to solve complex testing challenges. Essential skills include PCBA and electronic assembly testing, root cause analysis of non-conforming hardware, and familiarity with PLM, MES, and TES systems. This role addresses the technical challenge of scaling production for specialized engineering products tailored to Intelligence Community requirements.

What you'll do

  • Direct the manufacturing test engineering team by setting objectives, guiding initiatives, and assessing outcomes.
  • Architect and oversee manufacturing test strategies to ensure scalable operations from pre-production to mass production.
  • Implement advancements in automation, uniformity, and operational streamlining for manufacturing testing processes.
  • Analyze test data to identify opportunities for product improvements and process enhancements.
  • Collaborate with product development teams to ensure hardware is designed for easy production integration.
  • Manage the procurement of new test equipment while performing cost-benefit and ROI analyses.
  • Design proactive maintenance and calibration protocols for all manufacturing test equipment.
  • Serve as the technical authority for troubleshooting complex manufacturing test issues.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Electronics, Computer, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
  • Minimum of 5 years of relevant industry experience leading manufacturing test engineering.
  • Expertise in Linux, C#, Python, and NixOS.
  • Experience with PCBA and electronic assembly testing including 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).
  • Active U.S. Secret security clearance.

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