Manager, Manufacturing Test Engineering

Telemetry Today LLC; Mountain View (CA); On-site; USD 147,000 - 196,000; Full time

Job summary

Anduril Industries in Mountain View, CA seeks a Manager of Manufacturing Test Engineering to oversee production testing across multiple products. You will ensure rigorous testing protocols, drive throughput, and lead innovations in automation, data analytics, and user interfaces to improve quality and scalability.

The role requires leading cross-functional teams, evaluating data for improvements, and guiding the transition from pre-production to full-scale output while maintaining security

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Electronics, Computer, Mechanical Engineering, or related field or 10+ years relevant experience in lieu of degree.
• Minimum 8+ years 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, and TES systems.
• Experience managing cross-disciplinary projects (electrical, mechanical, software/firmware).
• 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 outcomes.
• Architect and oversee the manufacturing test strategy for multiple products for scalable operations.
• Strategize and implement advancements in manufacturing testing focusing on automation and efficiency.
• Evaluate test data, compile findings, and identify opportunities for product/process improvements.
• Collaborate with product development for design testability and seamless production integration.
• Lead procurement and implementation of new test equipment with cost-benefit analyses.
• Cultivate a culture of innovation, collaboration, and accountability in the engineering department.
• Design proactive maintenance and calibration protocols for manufacturing test equipment.

Skills

Linux

C#

Python

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Electronics, Computer, Mechanical Engineering, or related OR 10+ years of advanced knowledge

Tools

PCBA testing

Electronic test equipment

PLM systems

MES

TES

Job description

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century’s most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Anduril’s family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a realtime, 3D command and control center. As the world enters an era of strategic competition, Anduril is committed to bringing cutting-edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years.

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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