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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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Manager, RF Manufacturing Test Engineering joins the EW Manufacturing Team to oversee the strategic management of production systems for high-volume products. This role involves directing a manufacturing test engineering team, establishing testing protocols, and ensuring consistent product quality while meeting throughput requirements. The manager will drive improvements in automation, data analytics, and scalability as products transition from pre-production to full-scale output. Key responsibilities include collaborating on design testability, procuring equipment, and performing root cause analysis for non-conforming hardware. Required skills include proficiency in Linux, C#, Python, NixOS, LabView, and MATLAB, along with experience in PCBA testing, RF equipment, and communication protocols like USB, Ethernet, and RS232. The role addresses the technical challenge of scaling manufacturing test systems for advanced defense hardware within the electromagnetic warfare domain.
Direct the manufacturing test engineering team by setting objectives, guiding initiatives, and assessing outcomes.
Develop and improve scalable manufacturing test strategies for products transitioning from pre-production to full-scale output.
Collaborate with design engineers to ensure product testability and seamless integration into production lines.
Implement advancements in automation, uniformity, and operational streamlining for all manufacturing testing processes.
Manage the full range of test capabilities from system-level checkouts to component-level in-process validation.
Analyze test data to identify opportunities for improvements in both products and manufacturing processes.
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 a related field.
8+ years of relevant industry experience with an emphasis on manufacturing test and product sustainment.
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.
Proficiency in using electronic and RF test equipment.
Solid experience with PCBA/electronic assembly testing and knowledge of testing standards like acceptance, EOL, and ESS testing.
Familiarity with Test Execution Systems (TES), Product Life Cycle (PLM) systems, Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems.
Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance.
Test Engineering
Manufacturing Engineering
Python
LabVIEW
TestStand
Data Acquisition
JTAG
Boundary Scan
In-Circuit Test (ICT)
Functional Test
Automated Reporting
Statistical Process Control
Configuration Management
Version Control
AS9100
AS9102