Manufacturing Test Engineering Manager - Automation Focus

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

Benefits offered by this job

Equity grants

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Anduril Industries, a defense technology company, seeks a Manager of Manufacturing Test Engineering to oversee production test systems across multiple products. You will drive rigorous testing protocols, ensure throughput targets, and lead automation, data analytics, and UI improvements to support scalable manufacturing.

You will guide cross‑functional teams, manage new test equipment procurement, and partner with product development to improve testability and integration while upholding

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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Linux

C#

Python

Analytical skills

Test data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Electronics, Computer, Mechanical Engineering, or related fields OR 10+ years experience

Tools

Electronic test equipment

PLM systems

MES

TES

Job description

Anduril Industries, a defense technology company, seeks a Manager of Manufacturing Test Engineering to oversee production test systems across multiple products. You will drive rigorous testing protocols, ensure throughput targets, and lead automation, data analytics, and UI improvements to support scalable manufacturing.

You will guide cross‑functional teams, manage new test equipment procurement, and partner with product development to improve testability and integration while upholding