Manager, Manufacturing Test Engineering, Electromagnetic Warfare
Anduril· Manufacturing : Manufacturing Engineering : Production Test
Irvine, CA$146k - $194kFull-timePosted 2w ago
About the role
Manager of Manufacturing Test Engineering leading the EW Manufacturing Team to develop, implement, and scale test strategies and equipment for high-volume defense hardware in Electromagnetic Warfare.
Responsibilities
- Direct the manufacturing test engineering team, set objectives, guide initiatives, and assess team outcomes.
- Oversee and contribute improvements of the manufacturing test strategy for each product to ensure scalable operations from pre-production to full-scale output.
- Collaborate with product SEIT and development engineering for design testability, ensuring seamless production integration.
- Strategize and implement advancements in manufacturing testing, focusing on automation, uniformity, and operational streamlining.
- Maintain test capabilities of multiple products across their respective manufacturing value stream - from system level checkouts and acceptance testing to key component level in process validation.
- 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).
- 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
- 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.
- Minimum of 2+ years as a people manager leading manufacturing test engineering or relevant adjacent fields.
- Experienced in Linux, C#, Python, NixOS, LabView, or other forms of test automation.
- Experience with computer hardware communication protocols: USB, Ethernet, RS232, RS485, PCIe, HDMI, CAN, etc.
- Solid experience with PCBA/electronic assembly testing and knowledge of testing standards including and not limited to: acceptance testing, EOL testing, and ESS testing.
- Proficiency in using electronic and RF test equipment.
- Strong analytical skills for root cause analysis of non-conforming electro-mechanical hardware
- Familiar with Test Execution Systems (TES), Product Life Cycle (PLM) systems, Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems.
- Experience in managing projects that integrate electrical, mechanical, and software/firmware systems.
- Ability to obtain and maintain US DoD clearance.
Skills
Required:Manufacturing test strategy
Benefits
- Competitive benefits package including health, recovery, and other support as part of total compensation.
Last updated Oct 7, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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