Manager, Manufacturing Test Engineering

Anduril • Costa Mesa, CA

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About The Position

As the Manager of Manufacturing Test Engineering, you will provide strategic oversight and tactical management of production systems supporting multiple products across the Anduril portfolio. You will ensure rigorous testing protocols consistently deliver high-quality products and meet manufacturing test-throughput requirements. The role calls for innovative solutions to complex testing challenges while advancing scalability, automation, throughput, user interfaces, and data analytics.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Electronics, Computer, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field, or 10+ years of advanced knowledge acquired through work experience and/or intellectual instruction in lieu of a degree.
• At least 8 years of relevant industry experience leading manufacturing test engineering.
• Expertise in Linux, C#, and Python.
• Experience with PCBA/electronic assembly testing and knowledge of testing standards.
• Proficiency using electronic test equipment.
• Strong analytical skills for root cause analysis of non-conforming hardware.
• Familiarity with Product Life Cycle (PLM) systems, Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), and Test Execution Systems (TES).
• Experience managing projects integrating electrical, mechanical, and software/firmware systems.
• Eligibility to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree in a relevant engineering discipline.
• 10+ years of relevant industry experience leading manufacturing test engineering.
• Demonstrated ability to lead the development of manufacturing test systems and teams.
• Proficiency in test automation.
• Knowledge of PCBA design, mechanical design, and ESS testing.
• Familiarity with various hardware communication protocols.
• Experience with HASS- and ESS-related testing, including thermal and vibration testing.
• Active U.S. Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Direct the manufacturing test engineering team by setting objectives, guiding initiatives, and assessing outcomes.
• Architect and oversee manufacturing test strategy for multiple products, enabling scalable operations and transition from pre-production to full-scale output.
• Advance manufacturing testing through automation, uniformity, and operational streamlining.
• Evaluate test data, compile findings, and identify opportunities to improve products and processes.
• Collaborate with product development on design testability and seamless integration into production.
• Lead procurement and implementation of test equipment, including cost-benefit and ROI analyses as needed.
• Cultivate innovation, collaboration, and accountability within the engineering department.
• Develop proactive maintenance and calibration protocols for manufacturing test equipment.

Benefits

• Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full-time offers.
• Top-tier benefits for full-time employees, described as comprehensive and competitive and available at little to no cost to employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager