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Salary: USD 124,733 - 187,048 / annual
Echodyne is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Test Development Engineer to design, develop, build, and optimize manufacturing test systems and procedures for radar products. The company specializes in compact solid-state beam-steering radar technology for autonomous vehicles, uncrewed aircraft, drones, and critical infrastructure security applications.
In this role, you will lead the development of new test systems used in production environments, working closely with design engineering, quality, IT, and production teams. You will define radar manufacturing test requirements and test station design specifications, design and implement test hardware and software for the production line, and support test systems throughout their full lifecycle from development through implementation, scaling, and refinement.
Key responsibilities include:
- Define radar manufacturing test requirements and test station design requirements
- Design, implement, and maintain test hardware and software for the production line
- Support test systems throughout the full lifecycle of development, implementation, scaling, and refinement
- Collaborate with manufacturing engineers, software engineers, quality engineers, design engineers, and IT to integrate and support test systems
- Plan and execute evaluations of new or updated test processes to ensure accuracy, repeatability, and compliance
- Select, evaluate, and integrate test instrumentation
- Monitor and analyze test data to drive continuous improvement in yield, throughput, and quality
- Create documentation and provide training to production staff on test procedures and tools
- Work with contract manufacturer partners to create, implement, and support test processes
- Optimize test strategy for efficacy, efficiency, and return on investment
This position requires someone detail-oriented, passionate about technology, and thriving in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. You will improve process robustness and efficiency to scale Echodyne's manufacturing capabilities.
Note: Echodyne's technology is export-controlled by the U.S. Government. The company will evaluate applicant eligibility to handle export-controlled information and may require U.S. citizenship, green card status, or asylum/refugee status in the U.S.
**REQUIREMENTS:**
- BS in electrical, electronic, mechanical, test engineering, or related technical discipline
- 10+ years of experience in a Test Engineering role developing manufacturing test solutions
- Proficiency with RF/microwave measurement methods and instruments (VNA/PNA, spectrum analyzers, signal generators, power meters)
- Programming proficiency in Python (MATLAB familiarity a plus)
- Ability to design and deploy complete automated test systems
- Ability to interpret and apply assembly drawings, schematics, mechanical models, and technical documentation
- Knowledge of computer/instrument communication protocols
- Ability to develop PCBA designs used in automated test systems
- Experience developing test fixtures
- Hands-on experience with test system acceptance procedures including repeatability and reproducibility of measurement systems
- Demonstrated ability to resolve technical issues in a timely manner
- Effective oral, written, and presentation communication skills
**DESIRED SKILLS:**
- Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Test (DFT) input during product development
- Experience with SolidWorks, Altium, or other industry CAD tools
- Ability to work with 3D printers for prototyping, tooling, and production support
- Experience with Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)
- Proficiency in statistical techniques and analytical problem-solving
- Ability to build collaborative relationships across teams and with external partners
- Experience using data analysis tools like Minitab or JMP
