Manufacturing Test Engineering Leader - Automation & Scale

Anduril; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 146,000 - 194,000; Full time

Job summary

Anduril Industries seeks a Manufacturing Test Engineering Manager to lead the EW manufacturing test team. You will define strategy, oversee production test programs, and drive scalability for high-volume defense hardware across the portfolio.

You will guide cross-functional collaboration, implement automation and data analytics, and ensure rigorous testing protocols to deliver high-quality products. This role requires strong leadership and technical excellence in test systems.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in manufacturing test and product sustainment.
• 2+ years as a people manager directing manufacturing test engineering or related teams.
• Experience with Linux, C#, Python, NixOS, LabVIEW, or other test automation.
• Experience with PCBA/electronic assembly testing and associated testing standards.
• Familiar with USB, Ethernet, RS232/RS485, PCIe, HDMI, CAN and similar interfaces.
• Proficiency with electronic and RF test equipment.
• Ability to derive root cause analysis for non-conforming hardware.
• Experience with TES/MES/ERP/PLM systems and cross-disciplinary projects.
• 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.
• Advance and scale the manufacturing test strategy across products from pre-production to full-scale output.
• Collaborate with product SEIT and development engineering for design testability and production integration.
• Lead automation, standardization, and efficiency improvements in manufacturing testing.
• Maintain test capabilities across multiple products and stages from system checkouts to component validation.
• Analyze test data, identify improvements for product and process optimization.

Skills

Linux

C#

Python

NixOS

LabVIEW

Test automation

Education

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

Tools

LabVIEW

Job description

Anduril Industries seeks a Manufacturing Test Engineering Manager to lead the EW manufacturing test team. You will define strategy, oversee production test programs, and drive scalability for high-volume defense hardware across the portfolio.

You will guide cross-functional collaboration, implement automation and data analytics, and ensure rigorous testing protocols to deliver high-quality products. This role requires strong leadership and technical excellence in test systems.