Head of Hardware Test & Automation Engineering

Anduril; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 146,000 - 194,000; Full time

Job summary

Anduril Industries in Irvine, CA is seeking a Hardware Test Engineering Manager for the EW Manufacturing team to oversee production test systems and ensure high-quality, scalable testing across the portfolio.

You will lead the test engineering organization, drive automation and data-driven improvements, and work with design and SEIT teams to achieve robust production readiness and rapid deployment of capabilities for national security requirements.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of relevant industry experience with emphasis on manufacturing test and product sustainment.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Electronics, Computer, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum of 2+ years as a people manager leading manufacturing test engineering or relevant adjacent fields.
• Experienced in Linux, C#, Python, NixOS, LabVIEW, or other forms of test automation.
• Experience with PCBA/electronic assembly testing and testing standards including acceptance, EOL, and ESS.
• Proficiency in using electronic and RF test equipment.
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Direct the manufacturing test engineering team, set objectives, guide initiatives, and assess team outcomes.
• Oversee and consistently contribute improvements of the manufacturing test strategy for each product to ensure scalable operations across Anduril, transitioning from pre-production to full-scale output.
• Collaborate with product SEIT and development engineering for design testability, ensuring seamless production integration.
• Strategize and implement advancements in manufacturing testing, focusing on automation, uniformity, and operational streamlining.
• Maintain test capabilities of multiple products across their respective manufacturing value stream - from system level checkouts and acceptance testing to key component level in process validation.
• Evaluate test data, compile findings, and identify opportunities for product and process enhancements.
• Communicate strategic visions to key stakeholders, guiding the scaling of platforms from pre-production (LRIP) through to mass production (FRP).
• Lead the procurement and implementation of new test equipment, performing cost-benefit and ROI analyses as needed.
• Champion initiatives that enhance safety, reduce costs, improve quality, and increase productivity through testing.
• Cultivate a culture focused on innovation, collaboration, and accountability in the engineering department.
• Act as the go-to technical authority for manufacturing test matters, advising on and troubleshooting complex issues.
• Design proactive maintenance and calibration protocols for manufacturing test equipment.

Skills

Manufacturing test

People management

Test automation

Root cause analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Electronics/Computer/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

LabVIEW

Python

C#

NixOS

Linux

Job description

Anduril Industries in Irvine, CA is seeking a Hardware Test Engineering Manager for the EW Manufacturing team to oversee production test systems and ensure high-quality, scalable testing across the portfolio.

You will lead the test engineering organization, drive automation and data-driven improvements, and work with design and SEIT teams to achieve robust production readiness and rapid deployment of capabilities for national security requirements.