Manufacturing Test Engineering Manager

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.

Anduril Industries currently has 1697 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Manufacturing Test Engineering Manager

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The Manufacturing Test Engineering Manager joins the EW Manufacturing team to oversee the strategic management of production systems for high-volume defense hardware in the electromagnetic warfare domain. This role involves directing a test engineering team, establishing testing protocols, and ensuring manufacturing throughput requirements are met as products transition from pre-production to full-scale output. The manager will lead initiatives in automation, data analytics, and equipment procurement while collaborating with design engineers to ensure product testability. Key technical requirements include proficiency in Linux, C#, Python, NixOS, LabView, or other automation tools, along with experience in hardware communication protocols like USB, Ethernet, RS232, and CAN. The candidate must possess expertise in PCBA testing, RF equipment, and systems such as MES, PLM, and ERP to resolve complex issues for electro-mechanical hardware components.

Skills

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

What you'll do

Direct the manufacturing test engineering team by setting objectives, guiding initiatives, and assessing outcomes.
Develop and scale manufacturing test strategies to transition products from pre-production to full-scale output.
Collaborate with design engineers to ensure product testability and seamless integration into production.
Implement advancements in automation, uniformity, and operational streamlining for 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 improving 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.
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 testing standards like acceptance, EOL, and ESS testing.
Proficiency in using electronic and RF test equipment.
Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance.

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