Lead Manufacturing Systems Integration & Test Engineer

Saildrone; Alameda (CA); Presencial; USD 145 000 - 170 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Generous Time Off

Comprehensive Health Coverage

Equity grants

401(k) retirement plan

Professional development reimbursement

Relocation assistance

Resumo da oferta

Saildrone is hiring a Senior Manufacturing Systems Integration & Test Engineer to join the Manufacturing Engineering team in Alameda, CA. You will lead test specifications and end-to-end validation of drone assemblies for sea trials, acting as the technical lead for integration procedures and troubleshooting complex interactions.

You will collaborate with hardware and software teams to implement DFt, develop diagnostic trees, and drive manufacturing readiness while supporting production

Qualificações

• 5+ years of experience in systems integration, robotics, aerospace manufacturing, or advanced manufacturing environments.
• Demonstrated proficiency in validating power and hardware architectures using power supplies, electronic loads, DAQs, oscilloscopes, Logic Analyzers, and RF test equipment.
• Proven ability to write robust automated test scripts in Python or LabVIEW within a Linux environment.
• Ability to clearly communicate complex system interactions and diagnostic logic to manufacturing technicians and cross‑functional teams.
• Working knowledge of diagnostic workflows, troubleshooting architecture, and manufacturing validation processes for complex electromechanical systems.
• Familiarity with challenges of integrating and testing RF systems, satellite communications, or marine sensor payloads is preferred.
• Experience leveraging AI-assisted programming to streamline and accelerate code generation/test automation workflows is highly desired.

Responsabilidades

• Define and execute test specifications for device-level components and full-drone integration and validation workflows.
• Own End-of-Line (EOL) testing protocols and production validation strategies for sea trials.
• Lead complex systems integration, troubleshooting, and RCA investigations.
• Collaborate with hardware and software teams to drive DfT capabilities for manufacturing and post-engineering updates.
• Develop and maintain diagnostic decision trees and testing procedures for production teams.
• Monitor manufacturing yield trends and analyze dead-end data to improve diagnostic logic.
• Create and maintain Python or LabVIEW-based test scripts in a Linux environment.
• Provide updates and technical guidance to cross-functional stakeholders to support production schedules.
• Uphold Saildrone safety, quality, and engineering excellence.

Conhecimentos

Systems integration

Robotics

Aerospace manufacturing

Test automation

Python or LabVIEW

Formação académica

BS in Aerospace, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering

Ferramentas

Power supplies

Electronic loads

DAQs

Oscilloscopes

Logic Analyzers

RF test equipment

LabVIEW

Python

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Saildrone is hiring a Senior Manufacturing Systems Integration & Test Engineer to join the Manufacturing Engineering team in Alameda, CA. You will lead test specifications and end-to-end validation of drone assemblies for sea trials, acting as the technical lead for integration procedures and troubleshooting complex interactions.

You will collaborate with hardware and software teams to implement DFt, develop diagnostic trees, and drive manufacturing readiness while supporting production