Manager Test Automation Engineering

Anduril Industries


Job Location:

Costa Mesa, CA - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 191000 - 253000
Posted on: 30+ days ago
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

The Electrical Test Engineering team at Anduril develops test systems used to ensure the quality and reliability of our aerial and ground based systems. The team works on air vehicles such as Roadrunner Ghost Anvil and Fury and develop complex manufacturing test solutions to our internal manufacturing team or contract manufacturers. We work closely and cross-functionally with the rest of our Product Engineering groups that include Electrical Mechanical and Firmware Engineering to solve and improve our manufacturing process product quality and reliability.

We are looking to bring on a Manager - Test Automation Engineering to lead design and deliver test systems for Andurils electronic products. This person will work with the rest of the organization to identify gaps in test coverage and own the design and delivery of the hardware and software test solution. A strong Manager - Test Automation Engineering will need to have a proven track record of delivering turn key test solution for electronic components and systems and has a background in hardware software integration and sustainment.

WHAT YOULL DO

  • Manage a team of Electrical Test Automation Engineers fostering a culture of innovation teamwork and accountability within the electrical test engineering department.
  • Collaborate with engineering leadership across multiple teams
  • Provide Consultation with Design Engineer with DFT provide feedback from test results to improve quality and test coverage and resolve any problems found via test
  • Define own and execute End of Line test plans for a set of new products and features in collaboration with firmware software and hardware design teams
  • Design management and execution of PCBA and electrical system components with hands on testing and rework as necessary
  • Develop and execute strategic plans for testing capabilities incorporating new technologies and methodologies. Lead the improvement of test systems for better automation consistency and efficiency.
  • Execution and management of purchasing build integration and final commissioning of functional testers
  • Manage budgets and forecast future testing needs including personnel equipment and materials.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives that result in safer workplaces cost reduction quality enhancement and throughput maximization
  • Serve as the technical expert and point of contact for test system issues providing guidance and support to resolve complex problems.
  • Support board bring-up and early design bench validation as needed


REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent
  • 3 years of experience in personnel and technical management.
  • 8 years of hands on Electrical Engineering experience designing functional test equipment
  • 5 years of experience in Schematic Capture and/or PCBA layout. Experience with Altium Designer is a plus
  • 5 years of experience in scripting language to develop automation. C/C/C# Python MATLAB. Experience in LabVIEW is a plus
  • Advanced experience with computer hardware communication bus protocols: USB I2C I2S CSI Ethernet SPI PCIe HDMI CAN serial comms etc
  • Understanding of lab safety protocols when working in all types of lab environment
  • Familiarity and understanding of measurement analysis techniques such as Gage RR and Process Capability Analysis
  • Strong Electrical Fundamentals with strong understanding both hardware and software integration of test systems
  • Experience with source code revision and control. Experience with GitHub is a plus
  • Proficiency in MS Word Excel PowerPoint and VISIO
  • Able to obtain DOD-Secret Security Clearance or higher

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Masters Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent
  • 5 years of experience in personnel and technical management.
  • 10 years of hands on Electrical Engineering experience designing functional test equipment
  • A detail-oriented individual who strives in an environment that values effective team collaboration
  • Experience in Product Release Cycle from prototype to production and key deliverables of each phase
  • Hands-on experience with complex networking equipment a deep understanding of networking protocols test design and implementation chops and a background in IP network design
  • Active Security Clearance (Secret) or higher


Anduril is an equal-opportunity employer and we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. If you are someone passionate to work on problems that matter wed love to hear from you!

US Salary Range

$191000 - $253000 USD

The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience education and/or training critical skills and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers; and are considered part of Andurils total compensation package. Additionally Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees including:

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Manager

The Electrical Test Engineering team at Anduril develops test systems used to ensure the quality and reliability of our aerial and ground based systems. The team works on air vehicles such as Roadrunner Ghost Anvil and Fury and develop complex manufacturing test solutions to our internal manufacturi...