Test Engineer Lead

ABOUT THE TEAM:

Anduril’s Manufacturing team is seeking a Lead Manufacturing Test Engineer to drive the development of manufacturing test processes for our products. The team is responsible for rapidly iterating and building cutting-edge defense hardware, including static equipment, moving ground equipment, and complex vehicles.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

As a Lead Manufacturing Test Engineer, you will be responsible for developing and implementing high-fidelity, automated test procedures for Anduril’s Sentry Tower subsystems. Working closely with engineering staff and skilled electro-mechanical technicians, you will enhance our testing capabilities to ensure high quality and scalability in our production operations.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

• Lead a team in developing and executing high-fidelity automated test procedures.
• Develop, execute, and manage test ecosystems to de-risk hardware and ensure products meet target reliability levels.
• Design and implement semi-automated testing equipment and protocols for subsystem characterization and reliability/environmental testing.
• Integrate your designs into Anduril’s PDM systems, following the same process for component design and release used by our product design teams.
• Collaborate with design teams to integrate mechanical DFM/DFT requirements into our products.
• Determine the root cause of product failures and recommend appropriate corrective actions (RCCA).
• Analyze test data, document results, and provide detailed reports to identify defects and areas for improvement.
• Work alongside design engineers to provide feedback and recommendations for product enhancements based on test outcomes.
• Continuously improve methods of automation, throughput, user interfaces, and data analytics.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Electronics, Computer, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing or a similar prototyping position.
• Proven team leadership skills with clear examples of success.
• A commitment to world-class mission assurance, quality, attention to detail, and dedication.
• A genuine interest in manufacturing and a strong desire to learn.
• Demonstrated ability to creatively deliver hardware in resource-constrained environments.
• Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Strong root cause analysis skills for non-conforming hardware.
• Experience with contract manufacturers, in-house fabrication, and prototyping processes.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Matlab, SHELL, or others.
• Familiarity with computer hardware communication protocols: USB, Ethernet, RS232, RS485, PCIe, HDMI, CAN, etc.
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience building or transforming successful production operation organizations and leading large-scale change management initiatives that influence culture, define tools and processes, and improve competencies.
• Proficiency in additional programming languages such as Python, Matlab, SHELL, or others.
• Familiarity with computer hardware communication protocols: USB, Ethernet, RS232, RS485, PCIe, HDMI, CAN, etc.
• Demonstrated success in scaling product testing and production from tens/hundreds to hundreds/thousands.
• Experience leading and managing teams on fast-paced, complex projects.
• Expert capability with at least one mechanical design package (e.g., CAD, SolidWorks, NX).
• Skills in cost analysis, cost reduction strategies, and managing production budgets.
• Hands-on experience with software and firmware flashing or end-of-line testing and troubleshooting.
• Personal experience in physically manufacturing hardware via any means (machining, fabrication, soldering, assembly, etc.). Extracurricular projects are a plus.
• Current active U.S. Secret security clearance.

US Salary Range

$146,000—$194,000 USD