Manager, Manufacturing Test Engineering

Anduril; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 147,000 - 196,000; Full time

Job summary

Anduril Industries is seeking a Manager of Manufacturing Test Engineering to provide strategic oversight of production test systems across multiple products. You will lead the test engineering team, define objectives, and drive initiatives to ensure high-quality, scalable testing from pre-production through full-scale output.

The role requires deep experience with PCBA testing, test automation, data analytics, and cross-functional collaboration with product development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Electronics, Computer, Mechanical Eng or 10+ years experience in lieu.
• 8+ years of experience leading manufacturing test engineering.
• Expertise in Linux, C#, Python.
• Experience with PCBA/electronic assembly testing and testing standards.
• Proficiency with electronic test equipment.
• Strong analytical skills for root cause analysis of non-conforming hardware.
• Familiar with PLM, MES, TES systems.
• Experience managing projects integrating 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.
• Architect and oversee the manufacturing test strategy for multiple products to ensure scalable operations across Anduril, transitioning from pre-production to full-scale output.
• Strategize and implement advancements in manufacturing testing, focusing on automation, uniformity, and operational streamlining.
• Evaluate test data, compile findings, and identify opportunities for product and process enhancements.
• Collaborate with product development for design testability, ensuring seamless production integration.
• Lead the procurement and implementation of new test equipment, performing cost-benefit and ROI analyses as needed.
• Cultivate a culture focused on innovation, collaboration, and accountability in the engineering department.
• Design proactive maintenance and calibration protocols for manufacturing test equipment.

Skills

Linux

C#

Python

Leadership

Test data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree or 10+ years experience in lieu

Tools

PCBA testing

Electronic test equipment

PLM

MES

TES

Job description

SUMMARY - ABOUT THE TEAM / JOB

As the Manager of Manufacturing Test Engineering, your role encompasses the strategic oversight and tactical management of production systems to support across multiple products in the Anduril portfolio. You are charged with ensuring rigorous testing protocols are in place, resulting in the consistent delivery of superior quality products to our customers. Furthermore, your leadership guarantees the fulfillment of manufacturing's test throughput requirements. This position demands an innovative approach to resolving complex testing challenges, advancing scalability, and enhancing our automation, throughput, user interfaces, and data analytics methodologies.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Direct the manufacturing test engineering team, set objectives, guide initiatives, and assess team outcomes.
• Architect and oversee the manufacturing test strategy for multiple products to ensure scalable operations across Anduril, transitioning from pre-production to full-scale output.
• Strategize and implement advancements in manufacturing testing, focusing on automation, uniformity, and operational streamlining.
• Evaluate test data, compile findings, and identify opportunities for product and process enhancements.
• Collaborate with product development for design testability, ensuring seamless production integration.
• Lead the procurement and implementation of new test equipment, performing cost-benefit and ROI analyses as needed.
• Cultivate a culture focused on innovation, collaboration, and accountability in the engineering department.
• Design proactive maintenance and calibration protocols for manufacturing test equipment.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Electronics, Computer, Mechanical Engineering, or related fields OR 10+ years of advanced knowledge acquired through work experience and/or intellectual instruction in lieu of degree.
• Minimum of 8+ years of relevant industry experience leading manufacturing test engineering.
• Expertise in Linux, C#, Python.
• 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.
• Familiar with Product Life Cycle (PLM) systems, Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), and Test Execution Systems (TES)
• Experience in managing projects that integrate electrical, mechanical, and software/firmware systems.
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Advanced degree in a relevant engineering discipline.
• 10+ years of relevant industry experience leading manufacturing test engineering.
• Demonstrated ability to lead the development of manufacturing test systems and teams.
• Proficiency in Test Automation.
• Knowledge of PCBA design, mechanical design, and ESS testing.
• Familiarity with various hardware communication protocols.
• Experience with HASS & ESS-related testing (Thermal, Vibration, etc.)
• Active U.S. Secret security clearance

US Salary Range

$147,000 - $196,000 USD

The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers; and are considered part of Anduril's total compensation package. Additionally, Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including:

At Anduril, we invest in our people. Our comprehensive, competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees) ensures you’re supported in health, recovery, and whatever comes next. For more information, Explore Our Benefits .

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