Senior Manufacturing Test Engineering Lead

Anduril Industries, Inc.; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 147,000 - 196,000; Full time

Job summary

Anduril Industries, Inc. seeks a Manager of Manufacturing Test Engineering to oversee production-test systems across multiple products, ensuring rigorous testing protocols and delivery of high-quality systems.

You will lead a team to improve throughput, automation, UI, and analytics, aligning with production goals. You will collaborate with product development, manage new test equipment procurement, and drive ROI-driven improvements while fostering a culture of innovation and accountability

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Electronics, Computer, Mechanical Engineering, or related fields or 10+ years of advanced knowledge via work experience.
• 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 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 outcomes.
• Architect and oversee the manufacturing test strategy for multiple products to enable scalable operations 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 improvements.
• Collaborate with product development to ensure design testability and production integration.
• Lead procurement and implementation of new test equipment with ROI analyses.
• Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and accountability in the engineering department.
• Design proactive maintenance and calibration protocols for manufacturing test equipment.

Skills

Linux

C#

Python

PCBA testing

Test equipment

Root cause analysis

PLM systems

MES

TES

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor’s degree or 10+ years experience in lieu

Job description

Anduril Industries, Inc. seeks a Manager of Manufacturing Test Engineering to oversee production-test systems across multiple products, ensuring rigorous testing protocols and delivery of high-quality systems.

You will lead a team to improve throughput, automation, UI, and analytics, aligning with production goals. You will collaborate with product development, manage new test equipment procurement, and drive ROI-driven improvements while fostering a culture of innovation and accountability