Manufacturing Test Development Manager

Echodyne; Kirkland (WA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 187,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RSU

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance

PPO or HDHP/HSA options

Virtual Care – 98Point6

Employee Assistance Program

Mental Health coverage

Travel Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Flexible PTO

401(k) match

Pet Insurance

Prepaid Legal Program

Commuter Benefits

Paid Company Holidays

Job summary

Echodyne is seeking a Manufacturing Test Development Manager to lead a team of test engineers and technicians, shaping the design and deployment of production test systems for its radar products.

The role requires deep RF/microwave knowledge, experience with PCBAs, and collaboration across design, systems, and supplier quality teams to ensure quality and efficiency. This on-site position offers competitive compensation and benefits.

Qualifications

• Leadership of test engineering teams in electronics manufacturing.
• Experience designing and fabricating custom test systems.
• Experience with statistical data analysis to improve processes.
• Knowledge of RF/MW measurement instruments.
• Ability to coordinate with contract manufacturers.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a staff of test engineers and technicians.
• Define sub-system and system level test coverage.
• Design, develop and release new manufacturing test processes and test systems.
• Collaborate with third-party test integration companies.
• Generate DFT guidelines to inform radar designs.
• Manage PCBA testing at suppliers and in-house.
• Lead corrective action and continuous improvement projects.

Skills

RF/microwave

PCB design

Test engineering leadership

DFT guidelines

Contract manufacturing management

Data analysis

RF measurement instruments

Communication skills

Education

BS or MS in electrical engineering

MS in electrical engineering (desirable)

Tools

SolidWorks

Altium

Job description

Radar Reinvented.
Echodyne offers the world's first compact solid-state true beam-steering radar for a wide range of industries and applications. Our high-performance radars work in all weather and are designed for autonomous vehicles, uncrewed aircraft & drones, and security of borders, critical infrastructure, and smart cities. The company combines the patented technology of metamaterials with powerful software to create a radar sensor with unprecedented performance at commercial price points. Echodyne offers its radars to companies working in Automotive, Transportation, Critical Infrastructure Protection, Border Security, Smart Cities, Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS), and Airspace Management including Urban Air Mobility (UTM).
Echodyne is seeking a Manufacturing Test Development Manager to manage a group of test engineers and technicians and lead the design and development of new manufacturing test solutions that will ensure all radars produced meet the required quality standards and design specifications.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage a staff of test engineers and technicians to support the development of production test systems
• Work closely with design, systems and software engineering teams to define sub-system and system level test coverage that will ensure product quality and production efficiency
• Design, develop and release new manufacturing test processes and test systems including software, hardware modules and data infrastructure
• Work closely with third-party test integration companies developing test solutions
• Generate DFT guidelines to inform and influence new radar designs
• Work with design and supplier quality engineering to enable an effective supply chain with special emphasis on RF and high speed digital PCBAs. Manage the design and execution of PCBA and other sub-assembly testing at supplier locations and internally
• Proactively initiate and lead corrective action and continuous improvement projects associated with the manufacturing test processes

REQUIRED SKILLS / EXPERIENCE

• Knowledgeable in PCBA and PCB fabrication processes for RF/High speed digital boards, including tolerances, use of micro-vias, and DFM appropriate design methodologies
• Experience working with and managing contract manufacturers in the testing of PCBA/electronic assemblies. Expertise with design and fabrication of custom test systems and fixtures
• Proficiency/Experience with statistical data analysis techniques to characterize test processes and drive improvement projects
• Ability to learn and adapt to advanced RF microwave technology. Experience with Radar and RF microwave measurement instruments preferred
• Demonstrated ability to bring the proper resources to solve priority technical issues in a timely manner
• Knowledge of computer interface protocols
• Strong oral and written communication/presentations skills
• Build collaborative relationships both internally and externally

Desired Skills / Experience

(Looking for one or more as a complement to the core skills)

• Experience with SolidWorks, Altium and/or other industry CAD tools
• Previous radar testing methods and technologies
• Knowledgeable in PCBA and PCB fabrication processes for RF/High speed digital boards, including tolerances, use of micro-vias, and DFM appropriate design methodologies
• Experience working with and managing contract manufacturers in the testing of PCBA/electronic assemblies
• Manufacturing Six Sigma Green Belt

QUALIFICATIONS

• BS or MS in electrical, electronic, or related technical discipline
• 5 or more years of experience in leading test engineering teams in electronics manufacturing environments
• 5 or more years of expertise in designing and fabricating custom test systems

Echodyne's technology is export controlled by the U.S. Government and we must evaluate an applicant's eligibility to handle export-controlled information or obtain required Government authorizations. Therefore, we will ask you as part of the application process to identify whether you are a U.S. Citizen or green card holder, or have asylum/refugee status in the U.S.

WHAT WE OFFER

This is an exempt role.

The expected annual salary range for this role is

$124,733—$187,048 USD

We offer competitive compensation and benefits to our full-time, US-based employees, including:

• RSU (Restricted Stock Units)
• Generous Benefits:
  • Fully-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance premiums for you
  • Choice of PPO or HDHP/HSA
  • Virtual Care – 98Point6
  • Employee Assistance Program
• Mental Health coverage through Springhealth & Talkspace (Premera)
• Travel Assistance Insurance
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Company Paid Short & Long Term Disability
• Flexible PTO (exempt) / 15 days per year (non-exempt)
• 401(k) match
• Pet Insurance
• Prepaid Legal Program
• Commuter Benefits
• Paid Company Holidays

All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected by law.