Head of Hardware Test Engineering | Automation & Throughput

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

Benefits offered by this job

Equity grants

Competitive benefits

Job summary

Anduril Industries is seeking a Hardware Test Engineering Manager to lead manufacturing test strategies for high‑volume defense hardware within the EW Manufacturing Team. You will drive design for testability, implement automation, and scale test capabilities across products from pre-production to mass production.

The role requires 8+ years in manufacturing test, strong leadership, and experience with PCBA testing, USB/Ethernet/PCIe protocols, and TES/MES/ERP systems. Eligible for U.S.

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 a 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 computer hardware communication protocols: USB, Ethernet, RS232, RS485, PCIe, HDMI, CAN, etc.
• Solid experience with PCBA/electronic assembly testing and knowledge of testing standards including and not limited to: acceptance testing, EOL testing, and ESS testing.
• Proficiency in using electronic and RF test equipment.
• Strong analytical skills for root cause analysis of non-conforming electro-mechanical hardware
• Familiar with Test Execution Systems (TES), Product Life Cycle (PLM) systems, Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems.
• Experience in managing projects that integrate electrical, mechanical, and software/firmware systems.
• 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

Linux

C#

Python

NixOS

LabVIEW

Test automation

Root cause analysis

ERP/MES awareness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Electronics, Computer, Mechanical Engineering

Tools

LabVIEW

MATLAB

PCBA testing

Job description

Anduril Industries is seeking a Hardware Test Engineering Manager to lead manufacturing test strategies for high‑volume defense hardware within the EW Manufacturing Team. You will drive design for testability, implement automation, and scale test capabilities across products from pre-production to mass production.

The role requires 8+ years in manufacturing test, strong leadership, and experience with PCBA testing, USB/Ethernet/PCIe protocols, and TES/MES/ERP systems. Eligible for U.S.