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Salary: USD 147,000 - 196,000 / annual
Anduril Industries, a defense technology company, is seeking a Production Test Engineering Manager to lead the manufacturing test engineering team for electromagnetic warfare (EW) hardware systems. This role combines strategic oversight with hands-on technical leadership, ensuring rigorous testing protocols deliver superior quality products at scale.
You will direct the manufacturing test engineering team, setting objectives and assessing outcomes. Key responsibilities include overseeing and improving manufacturing test strategies for each product to enable scalable operations across Anduril, transitioning from pre-production (LRIP) to full-scale output (FRP). You'll collaborate with product systems engineering and development teams on design testability and seamless production integration.
Your strategic focus will be advancing manufacturing testing through 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. You'll evaluate test data, identify opportunities for product and process enhancements, and communicate strategic visions to key stakeholders.
Additional responsibilities include leading procurement and implementation of new test equipment with cost-benefit and ROI analyses, championing initiatives that enhance safety, reduce costs, improve quality, and increase productivity. You'll cultivate a culture of innovation, collaboration, and accountability within the engineering department, and serve as the technical authority for manufacturing test matters, advising on and troubleshooting complex issues. You'll also design proactive maintenance and calibration protocols for manufacturing test equipment.
REQUIREMENTS:
- 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 tools
- Experience with computer hardware communication protocols: USB, Ethernet, RS232, RS485, PCIe, HDMI, CAN, etc.
- Solid experience with PCBA/electronic assembly testing and knowledge of testing standards (acceptance testing, EOL testing, 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 integrating electrical, mechanical, and software/firmware systems
- Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Demonstrated ability to lead development of manufacturing test systems and teams
- Proficiency in LabVIEW, MATLAB, and test automation
- Knowledge of PCBA design and mechanical design
- Familiarity with various hardware communication protocols
- Experience designing HASS & ESS-related tests (thermal, vibration, etc.)
- Familiarity with AI tools
