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Anduril

Builds autonomous weapons for the US and allies

Hardware Test Engineering Manager

Engineering LeadershipConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeIrvine, CA, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • At least 8 years of relevant industry experience, emphasizing manufacturing test and product sustainment.
  • A bachelor's degree in Electrical/Electronics, Computer, or Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
  • At least 2 years as a people manager leading manufacturing test engineering or a relevant adjacent field.
  • Experience with Linux, C#, Python, NixOS, LabVIEW, or other test automation tools.
  • Experience with computer hardware communication protocols, including USB, Ethernet, RS232, RS485, PCIe, HDMI, and CAN.
  • Experience with PCBA/electronic assembly testing and knowledge of acceptance testing, end-of-line testing, and environmental stress screening testing standards.
  • Proficiency using electronic and RF test equipment.
  • Strong analytical skills for root cause analysis of non-conforming electromechanical hardware.
  • Familiarity with Test Execution Systems (TES), Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems, Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems.
  • Experience managing projects that integrate electrical, mechanical, and software/firmware systems.
  • Eligibility to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

  • Direct the manufacturing test engineering team, set objectives, guide initiatives, and assess team outcomes.
  • Oversee and continuously improve the manufacturing test strategy for each product to ensure scalable operations across Anduril, transitioning from pre-production to full-scale output.
  • Collaborate with product systems engineering, integration, and test (SEIT) and development engineering to design for testability and ensure seamless production integration.
  • Plan and implement advancements in manufacturing testing, focusing on automation, uniformity, and operational streamlining.
  • Maintain test capabilities for multiple products across their manufacturing value streams, from system-level checkouts and acceptance testing to key-component in-process validation.
  • Evaluate test data, compile findings, and identify opportunities for product and process improvements.
  • Communicate strategic plans to key stakeholders and guide platforms from pre-production (LRIP) through mass production (FRP).
  • Lead procurement and implementation of new test equipment, performing cost-benefit and return-on-investment analyses as needed.
  • Champion testing initiatives that enhance safety, reduce costs, improve quality, and increase productivity.
  • Cultivate a culture focused on innovation, collaboration, and accountability in the engineering department.
  • Serve as the technical authority for manufacturing test matters, advising on and troubleshooting complex issues.
  • Design proactive maintenance and calibration protocols for manufacturing test equipment.

Desired Qualifications

  • 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 designing HASS- and ESS-related tests, including thermal and vibration tests.
  • Familiarity with AI tools.

About the Company

Anduril

Builds autonomous weapons for the US and allies

Anduril builds autonomous weapons, such as drones, cruise missiles, and robot submarines, for the US military and its allies, often developing them with its own money before any order arrives. In 2024 it beat Boeing, Lockheed Martin, and Northrop Grumman for an Air Force contract to develop Fury, a pilotless jet that flies alongside crewed fighters. Its Lattice software merges camera and radar feeds into one live map and lets a few operators direct many drones and weapons at once, including other companies' systems. Governments buy its systems under contract, and Anduril builds much of the hardware in its own factories. Oculus founder Palmer Luckey co-founded Anduril in 2017, and it is based in Costa Mesa, California.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
Private
Total funding
$11.5B
Headquarters
Costa Mesa, CA
Founded
2017

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