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Sr. Manager, Manufacturing Test Engineering (Intelligence Systems)

Anduril· Manufacturing : Manufacturing Engineering : Production Test
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Asheville, OH$143k - $191kfull-timePosted 1w ago

About the role

Senior leadership role overseeing production test engineering for high-volume products, focusing on scalable testing, automation, data analytics, and ROI-driven equipment investments. Based in Asheville, OH with a temporary 3-month training period in Santa Ana, CA.

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 8 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:Leadership of test engineering teamManufacturing test strategyAutomationTest data analysisCross-functional collaboration

Benefits

  • Benefits package (comprehensive, competitive, available at little to no cost) including health and recovery support
Last updated Oct 21, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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