Senior Manager, Manufacturing Test Engineering, Intelligence Systems

Anduril Industries

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Work type
On-site
Location
Santa Ana, CAAshville, OH
Salary
$144,000–$192,000 / yr
Posted
14 days ago
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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 915 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Senior Manager, Manufacturing Test Engineering, Intelligence Systems

The Sr. Manager, Manufacturing Test Engineering (Intelligence Systems) leads the manufacturing test engineering team to provide specialized engineering products for Intelligence Community customers. This role involves strategic oversight of production systems to support high-volume products, ensuring rigorous testing protocols and throughput requirements are met. You will architect manufacturing test strategies, oversee the transition from pre-production to full-scale output, and implement advancements in automation, uniformity, and data analytics. Key responsibilities include evaluating test data, procuring new equipment, and collaborating with product development on design testability. Required technical skills include expertise in Linux, C#, Python, and NixOS, along with experience in PCBA assembly testing, electronic test equipment, and systems like PLM, MES, and TES. The role addresses national security requirements by delivering high-quality, scalable hardware and software integrated systems.

What you'll do

  • Direct the manufacturing test engineering team by setting objectives, guiding initiatives, and assessing team outcomes.
  • Architect and oversee manufacturing test strategies to ensure scalable operations from pre-production to full-scale output.
  • Implement advancements in manufacturing testing focusing on automation, uniformity, and operational streamlining.
  • Evaluate test data to identify 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.
  • Act 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 8 years of relevant industry experience leading manufacturing test engineering.
  • Expertise in Linux, C#, Python, and NixOS.
  • Solid 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.
  • Active U.S. Secret security clearance.
  • Advanced degree in a relevant engineering discipline (preferred).
  • Demonstrated ability to lead the development of manufacturing test systems and teams (preferred).
  • Proficiency in LabVIEW, MATLAB, and 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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