Manager, Manufacturing Test Engineering (Intelligence Systems)
Anduril· Manufacturing : Manufacturing Engineering : Production Test
Hybrid (Santa Ana, CA), Hybrid (Asheville, OH)$126k - $167kfull-timePosted 7mo ago
About the role
Manager responsible for strategic oversight and tactical management of production test systems across high-volume products, driving robust testing protocols, automation, throughput, data analytics, and platform scaling from pre-production to mass production within Anduril’s Intelligence Systems.
Responsibilities
- Direct the manufacturing test engineering team, set objectives, guide initiatives, and assess team outcomes.
- Architect and oversee the manufacturing test strategy for each product to ensure scalable operations across Anduril, transitioning from pre-production to full-scale output.
- Strategize and implement advancements in manufacturing testing, focusing on automation, uniformity, and operational streamlining.
- Evaluate test data, compile findings, and identify opportunities for product and process enhancements.
- Communicate strategic visions to key stakeholders, guiding the scaling of platforms from pre-production (LRIP) through to mass production (FRP).
- Collaborate with product development for design testability, ensuring seamless production integration.
- Lead the procurement and implementation of new test equipment, performing cost-benefit and ROI analyses as needed.
- Champion initiatives that enhance safety, reduce costs, improve quality, and increase productivity through testing.
- Cultivate a culture focused on innovation, collaboration, and accountability in the engineering department.
- Act as the go-to technical authority for manufacturing test matters, advising on and troubleshooting complex issues.
- Design proactive maintenance and calibration protocols for manufacturing test equipment.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Electronics, Computer, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of relevant industry experience leading manufacturing test engineering.
- Expertise in Linux, C#, Python, and NixOS.
- Solid experience with PCBA/electronic assembly testing and knowledge of testing standards.
- Proficiency in using electronic test equipment.
- Strong analytical skills for root cause analysis of non-conforming hardware.
- Familiar with Product Life Cycle (PLM) systems, Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), and Test Execution Systems (TES)
- Experience in managing projects that integrate electrical, mechanical, and software/firmware systems.
- Active U.S. Secret security clearance
Skills
Required:Bachelor’s degree credentials in engineeringLeadership of manufacturing test engineering teams
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package available to full-time employees (health, recovery, and related support)
- Details available via Explore Our Benefits link
Last updated Jul 8, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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