Manufacturing Test Engineer II

Innoflight LLC • San Diego, CA

9d • $95,000 - $120,000 • Onsite

About The Position

As a Manufacturing Test Engineer II (Software), you will bridge the gap between engineering development and manufacturing by designing, deploying, and optimizing automated production test systems. You'll develop scalable software solutions, improve manufacturing performance through automation and data analysis, and work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure Innoflight's products are built with exceptional quality, repeatability, and efficiency.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field; advanced degree preferred.
• 3 or more years of experience developing software automation or production test systems.
• Strong Python programming skills.
• Experience developing automated Acceptance Test Procedures (ATPs).
• Experience troubleshooting software, firmware, and automated test systems.
• Knowledge of Linux, SQL databases, automated test frameworks, and manufacturing environments.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and technical documentation skills.
• Ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with C/C++ or JavaScript is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Designs, deploys, and maintains automated manufacturing test software and Acceptance Test Procedures (ATPs) that transition engineering validation into production-ready solutions.
• Creates and optimizes Python-based automated test software that interfaces with ATE, laboratory instrumentation, and production hardware.
• Investigates production test failures, performs structured root cause analysis, and implements corrective actions to improve production yield.
• Analyzes production metrics including First Pass Yield (FPY), reduces test cycle times, and drives continuous improvement without sacrificing product quality.
• Collaborates with Industrialization, Manufacturing, Hardware, and Software Engineering teams to integrate new products and engineering changes into manufacturing.
• Creates modular, maintainable software solutions that support multiple manufacturing programs and future product growth.
• Provides technical guidance to manufacturing technicians by maintaining automated test software and improving production documentation.
• Participates in design reviews and technical review boards while presenting test results, root cause analyses, and improvement recommendations.

Benefits

• Profit-Sharing Bonus
• Cash Performance Bonus
• 401(k) with 3% company match
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, HSA & life insurance
• 10 paid holidays
• 120 hours PTO (starting in year one)
• Access to ancillary benefits such as critical illness, accident, disability, legal and pet insurance.
• Tuition reimbursement
• Internal "Ask Me Anything" sessions
• Weekly “Lunch & Learns”

What This Job Offers

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