Senior Manager, Manufacturing Test Software & Automation

Anduril Industries; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 191,000 - 253,000; Full time

Job summary

Anduril Industries in Costa Mesa, CA seeks a Senior Manager of Manufacturing Test Software Engineering to lead the strategy and execution of production test systems for high‑volume products across the portfolio.

You will direct the software test engineering team, shape scalable test strategies, champion automation and data analytics, and partner with product development to ensure seamless production integration and quality improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Electronics, Computer, Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant industry experience leading manufacturing test engineering.
• Expertise in Linux, C#, Python, and NixOS.
• Solid experience with PCBA/electronic assembly testing and knowledge of testing standards.

Responsibilities

• Direct the manufacturing software test engineering team, set objectives, guide initiatives, and assess team outcomes.
• Architect and oversee the manufacturing software test strategy for each product 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.

Skills

Linux

C#

Python

NixOS

Root cause analysis

Education

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

Tools

Electronic test equipment

PLM systems

MES

TES

PCBA testing

Job description

Anduril Industries in Costa Mesa, CA seeks a Senior Manager of Manufacturing Test Software Engineering to lead the strategy and execution of production test systems for high‑volume products across the portfolio.

You will direct the software test engineering team, shape scalable test strategies, champion automation and data analytics, and partner with product development to ensure seamless production integration and quality improvements.