Production Test Engineering Manager, EW

The role

You will provide strategic oversight and tactical management of production systems for Electromagnetic Warfare hardware. You will lead a manufacturing test engineering team to ensure scalable operations, high-volume throughput, and rigorous testing protocols.

What you will do

• 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.
• Collaborate with product SEIT and development engineering for design testability.
• Strategize and implement advancements in manufacturing testing, focusing on automation and operational streamlining.
• Maintain test capabilities of multiple products across the manufacturing value stream.
• Evaluate test data, compile findings, and identify opportunities for product and process enhancements.
• Communicate strategic visions to key stakeholders regarding platform scaling.
• Lead the procurement and implementation of new test equipment.
• Champion initiatives that enhance safety, reduce costs, improve quality, and increase productivity.
• Design proactive maintenance and calibration protocols for manufacturing test equipment.

Required 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 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.
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance.

Nice to have

• Demonstrated ability to lead the development of manufacturing test systems and teams.
• Proficiency in LabVIEW, MATLAB, and test automation.
• Knowledge of PCBA design and mechanical design
• Familiarity with various hardware communication protocols.
• Experience in designing HASS & ESS-related tests (Thermal, Vibration, etc.).
• Familiarity in using AI tools

Benefits

• Comprehensive, competitive benefits package available at little to no cost to employees.

Before you apply

• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance.
• By submitting your application, you consent to Anduril Industries using a third-party service provider to conduct pre-employment risk, integrity, and due diligence screening.

About the company

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. Their family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system.