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Anduril Industries, a defense technology company, is seeking a Hardware Test Engineering Manager to lead the manufacturing test engineering team for its Electromagnetic Warfare (EW) product line. This role combines strategic oversight with hands-on technical leadership, managing production test systems that support high-volume defense hardware powered by Lattice OS, an AI-driven command and control platform.
You will direct a manufacturing test engineering team, setting objectives and assessing outcomes while ensuring rigorous testing protocols deliver superior quality products. Key responsibilities include overseeing the manufacturing test strategy for each product to enable scalable operations across Anduril's portfolio, transitioning systems from pre-production (LRIP) through full-scale production (FRP). You'll collaborate closely with product systems engineering and development teams on design testability and seamless production integration.
Your technical leadership will drive advancements in manufacturing testing, focusing on automation, uniformity, and operational streamlining. You'll maintain test capabilities across multiple products—from system-level checkouts and acceptance testing to component-level in-process validation. This includes evaluating test data, identifying product and process improvements, and leading procurement and implementation of new test equipment with ROI analysis.
You'll champion initiatives that enhance safety, reduce costs, improve quality, and increase productivity. As the go-to technical authority for manufacturing test matters, you'll advise on and troubleshoot complex issues, design proactive maintenance and calibration protocols, and cultivate a culture of innovation, collaboration, and accountability.
Required: 8+ years in manufacturing test and product sustainment; Bachelor's in Electrical/Electronics, Computer, or Mechanical Engineering; 2+ years as a people manager in manufacturing test engineering; proficiency in test automation (Linux, C#, Python, LabVIEW, NixOS); experience with hardware communication protocols (USB, Ethernet, RS232, RS485, PCIe, HDMI, CAN); PCBA/electronic assembly testing knowledge; proficiency with electronic and RF test equipment; strong root cause analysis skills; familiarity with TES, PLM, MES, and ERP systems; experience managing integrated electrical, mechanical, and software/firmware projects; eligibility for U.S. Secret security clearance.
