Lead Manufacturing Test Engineer, TFX

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology.

As the Lead Manufacturing Test Engineer for the Tactical Effects division, you will be pivotal in enabling the scale of production of cutting-edge technology products.

Responsibilities

• Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing team of MFG Test Engineers, instilling a culture of innovation, teamwork, and accountability.
• Define the technical strategy and roadmap for all manufacturing test systems, enabling the transition of products from prototype to full-rate production with speed, flexibility, and scalability.
• Champion Design for Testability (DFT) by working with cross-functional teams to drive best practices into the early design effort.
• Oversee the execution of the CAPEX budget for test tooling and equipment.
• Serve as the expert technical escalation point for your team.
• Own the analysis of test system data to monitor station health and identify performance trends.
• Lead Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA) investigations for production test failures.
• Ensure the operational readiness of all test equipment.
• Drive cross-functional projects to stand up new test capabilities.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Electronics, Computer, Mechanical Engineering, or related fields OR 10+ years of advanced knowledge acquired through work experience and/or intellectual instruction in lieu of degree.
• 8+ years of relevant industry experience with emphasis on manufacturing test and product sustainment.
• 1+ years of leadership or cross-functional project management experience.
• Demonstrated ability to creatively deliver electromechanical hardware in a resource-constrained environment.
• Familiarity with Python and Linux.
• Familiarity with electronics test equipment.
• Experience with test automation.
• Strong root cause analysis skills.
• Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Familiar with Product Life Cycle (PLM) systems, Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), and Test Execution Systems (TES).
• Experience working on projects that involve the integration of electrical, mechanical, and software/firmware systems.
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant industry experience.
• Pursuing a Master’s of Science in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science or related field.
• Experience with contract manufacturers in the testing of PCBA/electronic assemblies.
• Familiarity with LabVIEW, and/or MATLAB.
• Familiarity with NixOS.
• Experience with PCBA design, and mechanical design.
• Experience with computer hardware communication protocols.
• Experience with ESS-related testing.
• Previously or currently Active Security Clearance.

Benefits

Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including a comprehensive, competitive benefits package.