Architect, Manufacturing Test

Echodyne Corp; Kirkland (WA); On-site; USD 149,659 - 224,437; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RSU

Health insurance

PPO/HDHP options

Virtual care - 98Point6

Employee Assistance Program

Mental health coverage

Travel insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Flexible PTO

401(k) match

Pet insurance

Prepaid legal program

Paid company holidays

Job summary

Echodyne Corp is seeking an Architect, Manufacturing Test in Kirkland, WA to lead the design of end-to-end manufacturing test strategy for radar products, ensuring quality and scalable processes. You will specify HW/SW test requirements and drive automation-focused software architecture, with emphasis on data integrity and testability.

The role requires strong leadership, RF test expertise, and the ability to collaborate with Manufacturing, Test Engineering, and Product Development teams onsite

Qualifications

• PhD, MS, BS in Engineering or equivalent.
• 10+ years of electronics manufacturing and test experience.
• Proven technical leadership driving manufacturing test projects from design to deployment.

Responsibilities

• Design the manufacturing test strategy for radars focusing on product quality, data integrity and business scalability.
• Define HW and SW technical requirements to develop repeatable test processes.
• Develop test processes and methods for new radar technologies.
• Provide design for testability recommendations.
• Define the SW architecture focused on automation ensuring data integrity.
• Conduct test data analysis to monitor the performance of test processes and provide guidance to correct deviations and support root cause analyses of product failures.
• Develop manufacturing test roadmaps aligned to Echodyne’s product portfolio and business goals based on state-of-the-art test technologies.
• Write technical documentation to meet the Quality requirements and create a solid knowledge base.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Test Engineering, Product Development Engr and other teams as needed to support testing, debugging and repair activities.

Skills

Manufacturing test design

RF test expertise

Test architecture leadership

Technical leadership & communication

On-site work requirement

Education

Engineering degree (PhD/MS/BS)

Job description

Echodyne offers the world’s first compact solid-state true beam-steering radar for a wide range of industries and applications. Our high-performance radars work in all weather and are designed for autonomous vehicles, uncrewed aircraft & drones, and security of borders, critical infrastructure, and smart cities. The company combines the patented technology of metamaterials with powerful software to create a radar sensor with unprecedented performance at commercial price points. Echodyne offers its radars to companies working in Automotive, Transportation, Critical Infrastructure Protection, Border Security, Smart Cities, Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS), and Airspace Management including Urban Air Mobility (UTM).

Echodyne is seeking an Architect, Manufacturing Test to join our fast-growing team.

ROLE OVERVIEW

As an Architect of the manufacturing test processes, you will lead the definition of the end-to-end manufacturing test strategy and test infrastructure that will ensure product quality through a comprehensive and scalable test architecture.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design the manufacturing test strategy for radars focusing on product quality, data integrity and business scalability
• Define HW and SW technical requirements to develop repeatable test processes
• Develop test processes and methods for new radar technologies
• Provide design for testability recommendations
• Define the SW architecture focused on automation ensuring data integrity
• Conduct test data analysis to monitor the performance of test processes and provide guidance to correct deviations and support root cause analyses of product failures
• Develop manufacturing test roadmaps aligned to Echodyne’s product portfolio and business goals based on state-of-the-art test technologies
• Write technical documentation to meet the Quality requirements and create a solid knowledge base
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Test Engineering, Product Development Engr and other teams as needed to support testing, debugging and repair activities

REQUIRED SKILLS / EXPERIENCE

• Proven experience designing and developing manufacturing test HW and SW solutions for different product integration levels
• Experience designing manufacturing test strategies end to end from component and board level tests to system level functional testing
• Strong technical knowledge of test techniques and methods used in testing RF signals
• Previous experience defining testability requirements on electronic products
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Must be able to work onsite at Echodyne premises

DESIRED SKILLS / EXPERIENCE
(Looking for one or more as a complement to the core skills)

• In-depth knowledge of RF circuits and Radars
• Previous experience leading technical teams
• Previous experience with manufacturing processes of radars

QUALIFICATIONS

• PhD, M.S., B.S, C.S, or equivalent Engineering degree in a technical field
• 10 or more years of experience in electronics manufacturing and test environments
• Proven technical leadership driving manufacturing test projects from design to deployment

Echodyne’s technology is export controlled by the U.S. Government and we must evaluate an applicant’s eligibility to handle export-controlled information or obtain required Government authorizations. Therefore, we will ask you as part of the application process to identify whether you are a U.S. Citizen or green card holder, or have asylum/refugee status in the U.S.

WHAT WE OFFER

This is an exempt role.

The expected annual salary range for this role is

$149,659 - $224,437 USD

We offer competitive compensation and benefits to our full-time, US-based employees, including:

• RSU (Restricted Stock Units)
• Fully-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance premiums for you
• Choice of PPO or HDHP/HSA
• Virtual Care – 98Point6
• Employee Assistance Program
• Mental Health coverage through Springhealth & Talkspace (Premera)
• Travel Assistance Insurance
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Company Paid Short & Long Term Disability
• Flexible PTO (exempt) / 15 days per year (non-exempt)
• 401(k) match
• Pet Insurance
• Prepaid Legal Program
• Paid Company Holidays

All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected by law.