Manager, RF Manufacturing Test Engineering

Anduril • Irvine, CA

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About The Position

Anduril’s Manufacturing team is seeking a Manager, RF Manufacturing Test Engineering to support the EW Manufacturing Team, which rapidly iterates and builds defense hardware for Electromagnetic Warfare. The role provides strategic oversight and tactical management of production systems supporting high-volume products across the portfolio. It ensures rigorous testing protocols, consistent product quality, and manufacturing test throughput.

The manager will address complex testing challenges and advance scalability, automation, throughput, user interfaces, and data analytics. The position leads the manufacturing test engineering team, develops product test strategies, supports transition from pre-production to full-scale production, and serves as the technical authority for manufacturing test matters.

Requirements

• At least 8 years of relevant industry experience, emphasizing 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 a relevant adjacent field.
• 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 testing PCBAs/electronic assemblies and knowledge of testing standards, including acceptance, end-of-line (EOL), and environmental stress screening (ESS) testing.
• Proficiency using electronic and RF test equipment.
• Strong analytical skills for root-cause analysis of non-conforming electromechanical 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.
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated ability to lead the development of manufacturing test systems and teams.
• Proficiency in LabVIEW, MATLAB, and test automation.
• Knowledge of PCBA and mechanical design.
• Familiarity with various hardware communication protocols.
• Experience designing HASS- and ESS-related tests, including thermal and vibration tests.
• Familiarity with AI tools.

Responsibilities

• Direct the manufacturing test engineering team, set objectives, guide initiatives, and assess outcomes.
• Oversee and improve manufacturing test strategies for each product to enable 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.
• Develop and implement manufacturing testing improvements focused on automation, uniformity, and operational streamlining.
• Maintain test capabilities across multiple products and their manufacturing value streams, from system-level checkouts and acceptance testing to component-level in-process validation.
• Evaluate test data, compile findings, and identify opportunities for product and process improvements.
• Communicate strategic plans to stakeholders and guide platform scaling from pre-production (LRIP) through mass production (FRP).
• Lead procurement and implementation of new test equipment, including cost-benefit and ROI analyses as needed.
• Champion testing initiatives that enhance safety, reduce costs, improve quality, and increase productivity.
• Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and accountability in the engineering department.
• Serve as the technical authority for manufacturing test matters and advise on and troubleshoot 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 and are considered part of total compensation.
• 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