Production Test Engineering Manager, EW

LinuxCareers; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 147,000 - 196,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity grants

Competitive benefits

Job summary

Anduril Industries in Irvine, CA seeks a Production Test Engineering Manager to lead the test engineering team for high-volume defense hardware. The role combines strategic oversight of production testing systems with hands-on management of test protocols, automation, and quality assurance.

You will direct and scale test operations across multiple products, drive automation initiatives, and ensure rigorous testing standards from pre-production through full-scale production.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of relevant industry experience with emphasis on manufacturing test and product sustainment.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Electronics, Computer, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 2+ years as a people manager leading manufacturing test engineering or adjacent fields.
• Experience with Linux, C#, Python, NixOS, LabVIEW, or other test automation frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Direct and manage the manufacturing test engineering team, setting objectives, guiding initiatives, and evaluating team performance
• Oversee manufacturing test strategy for each product to ensure scalable operations, transitioning from pre-production to full-scale production
• Strategize and implement advancements in manufacturing testing including automation, standardization, and operational efficiency
• Maintain test capabilities across multiple products including system-level checkouts, acceptance testing, and component-level in-process validation
• Evaluate test data, identify root causes, and recommend product and process improvements
• Lead procurement and implementation of new test equipment with cost-benefit and ROI analysis
• Champion initiatives to enhance safety, reduce costs, improve quality, and increase productivity through testing methodologies
• Serve as technical authority for manufacturing test matters and provide guidance on complex technical issues

Skills

Manufacturing test engineering

People management

Test automation

Electro-mechanical testing

Root cause analysis

LabVIEW

Python

C#

NixOS

Security clearance eligibility

Education

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

Tools

LabVIEW

MATLAB

Job description

Anduril Industries, a defense technology company, is seeking a Production Test Engineering Manager to lead the manufacturing test engineering team for Electromagnetic Warfare hardware. This role combines strategic oversight of production testing systems with hands‑on management of test protocols, automation, and quality assurance for high-volume defense products.

What You'll Do

• Direct and manage the manufacturing test engineering team, setting objectives, guiding initiatives, and evaluating team performance
• Oversee manufacturing test strategy for each product to ensure scalable operations, transitioning from pre-production to full-scale production
• Strategize and implement advancements in manufacturing testing including automation, standardization, and operational efficiency
• Maintain test capabilities across multiple products including system-level checkouts, acceptance testing, and component-level in-process validation
• Evaluate test data, identify root causes, and recommend product and process improvements
• Lead procurement and implementation of new test equipment with cost-benefit and ROI analysis
• Champion initiatives to enhance safety, reduce costs, improve quality, and increase productivity through testing methodologies
• Serve as technical authority for manufacturing test matters and provide guidance on complex technical issues

What You Need

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

Nice to Have

• Demonstrated ability to lead development of manufacturing test systems and teams
• Proficiency in LabVIEW and MATLAB
• Knowledge of PCBA design and mechanical design
• Experience designing HASS and ESS-related tests including thermal and vibration testing
• Familiarity with AI tools

Base salary $147,000–$196,000 USD. Highly competitive equity grants included in majority of full‑time offers. Comprehensive benefits package including health, recovery, and additional benefits available at little to no cost to employees.