Manufacturing Test Engineer — Advanced Defense Hardware & Automation

Anduril; Ashville (OH); Hybrid; USD 126,000 - 167,000; Full time

Job summary

Anduril Industries, a defense technology leader, is seeking a Manufacturing Test Engineer to design, build, and sustain test infrastructure that qualifies high-reliability hardware for production. You will partner with Reliability and Product Quality Engineers to define pass/fail criteria as products mature from prototypes to full-rate production.

Responsibilities include managing test stations lifecycle, developing Python-based automation on Linux, and integrating test rigs with MES for

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Computer Engineering or related field.
• 3+ years in Manufacturing Test Engineering or equivalent hardware test development role.
• Hands-on experience designing test infrastructure (racks, power, DAQs, lab instruments).
• Python automation scripts in Linux/Unix environment.

Responsibilities

• Own manufacturing test infrastructure across production lifecycle.
• Develop PLC-integrated station control software over Modbus TCP.
• Build hardware-free simulations and virtual test environments.
• Define acceptance criteria with Reliability and Product Quality Engineers.
• Design and integrate complete test stations and fixtures.
• Develop Python test software for Linux/Unix.
• Interface test equipment with DUTs using UART, CAN, RS-485/RS-232.
• Ensure AS9100 / ISO 9001 compliance.

Skills

Test infrastructure design

Python automation

Linux/Unix

Embedded HW debugging

CAN/UART/RS-232 debugging

Root-cause analysis

MES integration

DFT collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Mechanical/Computer Engineering

Tools

Altium Designer

Siemens NX

Lab instrumentation

Job description

Anduril Industries, a defense technology leader, is seeking a Manufacturing Test Engineer to design, build, and sustain test infrastructure that qualifies high-reliability hardware for production. You will partner with Reliability and Product Quality Engineers to define pass/fail criteria as products mature from prototypes to full-rate production.

Responsibilities include managing test stations lifecycle, developing Python-based automation on Linux, and integrating test rigs with MES for