Manager, Manufacturing Test Engineering, Electromagnetic Warfare

Anduril • Irvine, CA

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About The Position

Anduril’s Manufacturing team is seeking a Manager of Manufacturing Test Engineering to lead manufacturing test engineering for Electromagnetic Warfare (EW) hardware. The EW Manufacturing Team rapidly iterates and builds defense hardware to address national security requirements. This role provides strategic oversight and tactical management of production systems supporting high-volume products across the portfolio, ensuring rigorous testing, consistent product quality, and manufacturing test throughput. The manager will resolve complex testing challenges and advance scalability, automation, throughput, user interfaces, and data analytics methodologies.

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 a related field.
• At least 2 years as a people manager leading manufacturing test engineering or relevant adjacent fields.
• Experience with Linux, C#, Python, NixOS, LabView, or other test automation technologies.
• Experience with computer hardware communication protocols such as USB, Ethernet, RS232, RS485, PCIe, HDMI, and CAN.
• Solid experience with PCBA/electronic assembly testing and knowledge of testing standards, including acceptance testing, EOL testing, and ESS testing.
• Proficiency using 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 that integrate electrical, mechanical, and software/firmware systems.
• Ability to obtain and maintain US DoD clearance.

Nice To Haves

• 10+ years of relevant industry experience.
• Advanced degree in a relevant engineering discipline.
• Demonstrated ability to lead the 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- and ESS-related tests, including thermal and vibration tests.
• Familiarity with using AI tools.

Responsibilities

• Direct the manufacturing test engineering team, set objectives, guide initiatives, and assess team outcomes.
• Oversee and improve the manufacturing test strategy for each product to ensure scalable operations and transition from pre-production to full-scale output.
• Collaborate with product SEIT and development engineering to ensure design testability and seamless production integration.
• Plan and implement advancements in manufacturing testing, focusing on automation, uniformity, and operational streamlining.
• Maintain test capabilities across multiple products and manufacturing value streams, from system-level checkouts and acceptance testing to key-component in-process validation.
• Evaluate test data, compile findings, and identify opportunities for product and process enhancements.
• Communicate strategic visions to stakeholders and guide platforms from pre-production (LRIP) through mass production (FRP).
• Lead procurement and implementation of new test equipment, performing cost-benefit and ROI analyses as needed.
• Champion testing initiatives that enhance safety, reduce costs, improve quality, and increase productivity.
• Cultivate a culture of innovation, collaboration, and accountability in the engineering department.
• Serve as the technical authority for manufacturing test matters, advising on and troubleshooting complex issues.
• Design 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, available at little to no cost to employees.

What This Job Offers

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