Manufacturing Test Engineering Lead

Andreessen Horowitz; United States; On-site; USD 146,000 - 194,000; Full time

Job summary

Anduril Industries is seeking a Manager of Manufacturing Test Engineering to lead the EW Manufacturing Test team. You will oversee test strategy, drive automation, and ensure seamless transfer from pre‑production to full‑scale output across multiple product lines.

You will manage a team, collaborate with SEIT and development, and shape testing curricula, calibration, and equipment investments while maintaining DoD‑clearance readiness in a fast‑paced defense hardware environment.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in manufacturing test and product sustainment.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Electronics, Computer, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum of 2+ years as a people manager leading manufacturing test engineering or relevant adjacent fields.
• Experience with Linux, C#, Python, NixOS, LabVIEW, or other test automation.
• Experience with computer hardware communication protocols: USB, Ethernet, RS232, RS485, PCIe, HDMI, CAN, etc.
• Solid experience with PCBA/electronic assembly testing and knowledge of testing standards including acceptance testing, EOL testing, and ESS testing.
• Proficiency in using electronic and RF test equipment.
• Strong analytical skills for root cause analysis of non‑conforming electro‑mechanical hardware
• Familiar with Test Execution Systems (TES), Product Life Cycle (PLM) systems, Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems.
• Experience in managing projects that integrate electrical, mechanical, and software/firmware systems.
• Ability to obtain and maintain US DoD clearance.

Responsibilities

• Direct the manufacturing test engineering team, set objectives, guide initiatives, and assess team outcomes.
• Oversee and consistently contribute improvements of the manufacturing test strategy for each product to ensure scalable operations across Anduril, transitioning from pre-production to full‑scale output.
• Collaborate with product SEIT and development engineering for design testability, ensuring seamless production integration.
• Strategize and implement advancements in manufacturing testing, focusing on automation, uniformity, and operational streamlining.
• Maintain test capabilities of multiple products across their respective manufacturing value stream - from system level checkouts and acceptance testing to key component level in process validation.
• Evaluate test data, compile findings, and identify opportunities for product and process enhancements.
• Communicate strategic visions to key stakeholders, guiding the scaling of platforms from pre‑production (LRIP) through to mass production (FRP).
• Lead the procurement and implementation of new test equipment, performing cost‑benefit and ROI analyses as needed.
• Champion initiatives that enhance safety, reduce costs, improve quality, and increase productivity through testing.
• Cultivate a culture focused on innovation, collaboration, and accountability in the engineering department.
• Act as the go‑to technical authority for manufacturing test matters, advising on and troubleshooting complex issues.
• Design proactive maintenance and calibration protocols for manufacturing test equipment.

Skills

Leadership

Manufacturing testing

Test automation

Linux

C#

Python

NixOS

Technical authority

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Electronics, Computer, Mechanical Engineering

Tools

LabVIEW

MATLAB

TES

MES

ERP

Job description

Anduril Industries is seeking a Manager of Manufacturing Test Engineering to lead the EW Manufacturing Test team. You will oversee test strategy, drive automation, and ensure seamless transfer from pre‑production to full‑scale output across multiple product lines.

You will manage a team, collaborate with SEIT and development, and shape testing curricula, calibration, and equipment investments while maintaining DoD‑clearance readiness in a fast‑paced defense hardware environment.