# Manager, Manufacturing Test Engineering, Electromagnetic Warfare

**Company**: Anduril Industries
**Location**: Irvine, California
**Experience**: senior
**Job type**: full-time
**Salary**: $146,000-$194,000 USD
**Category**: Manufacturing
**Industry**: Technology

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## Description

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

The Manufacturing team at Anduril is seeking a Manager of Manufacturing Test Engineering to join their team. The EW Manufacturing Team is responsible for rapidly iterating and building cutting-edge defense hardware for Electromagnetic Warfare.

As the Manager of Manufacturing Test Engineering, your role encompasses the strategic oversight and tactical management of production systems to support high-volume products across the portfolio. You are charged with ensuring rigorous testing protocols are in place, resulting in the consistent delivery of superior quality products to customers.

Responsibilities:

- Direct the manufacturing test engineering team, set objectives, guide initiatives, and assess team outcomes.

- Oversee and consistently contribute improvements of the manufacturing test strategy for each product to ensure scalable operations across Anduril, transitioning 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.

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 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

- 10+ years of relevant industry experience.

- Advanced degree in a relevant engineering discipline.

- 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 with designing HASS & ESS-related tests (Thermal, Vibration, etc.).

- Familiarity in using AI tools.

Benefits: Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including comprehensive and competitive benefits packages.

## Skills

### Required
- Linux
- C#
- Python
- NixOS
- LabView
- test automation
- USB
- Ethernet
- RS232
- RS485
- PCIe
- HDMI
- CAN
- PCBA/electronic assembly testing
- acceptance testing
- EOL testing
- ESS testing
- electronic and RF test equipment
- analytical skills
- Test Execution Systems (TES)
- Product Life Cycle (PLM) systems
- Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)
- Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems

### Nice to have
- MATLAB
- PCBA design
- mechanical design
- hardware communication protocols
- HASS & ESS-related tests
- AI tools

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